MLPAvsNFRAETF Comparison
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ETF 2
NFRA
Northern Trust STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+1.45%
Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) and Northern Trust STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure ETF (NFRA) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. In contrast, NFRA's top sector exposures are Industrials, Telecommunications and Utilities. MLPA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.77%, versus 0.48% for NFRA. MLPA is up 21.01% year-to-date (YTD) with +$302M in YTD flows. NFRA performs worse with 8.31% YTD performance, and -$42M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPA and NFRA 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 NFRA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MLPA NFRA | +3.31%+2.79% | +0.64%-0.84% | +21.01%+8.31% | +24.10%+7.72% | +56.97%+52.16% | +117.61%+31.85% |
| Flows | MLPA NFRA | +$92M- | +$191M+$85M | +$302M-$42M | +$345M-$24M | +$634M+$333M | +$747M+$160M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | MLPA NFRA | +12.19%+8.30% | +12.62%+9.45% | +14.27%+9.84% | +16.99%+11.35% |
| Max drawdown | MLPA NFRA | -7.71%-5.99% | -8.02%-6.79% | -14.09%-9.11% | -18.70%-22.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | MLPA NFRA | 50d51d | 64d242d | 299d211d | 77d812d |
Trading data
MLPA | NFRA | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 3:57 PM | $55.46 | $64.61 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $55.40 | $64.30 |
| Consolidated volume 10/28/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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MLPA | NFRA | |
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| Last price | $55.46 | $64.61 |
| 1D performance | +0.11% | +0.48% |
| AuM | $2.43 B | $3.05 B |
| E/R | 0.77% | 0.48% |
Characteristics
MLPA | NFRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Global X | Northern Trust |
| Benchmark | Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index | STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 169 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 18, 2012 | October 8, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
MLPA
Data will be available soon
NFRA
USA
38.6%
Canada
13.31%
Japan
11.13%
Germany
7.47%
Other
29.48%
Sectors
MLPA
Data will be available soon
NFRA
Industrials
26.28%
Telecommunication.
23.38%
Utilities
23.35%
Energy
8.9%
Other
18.09%
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Diversification
MLPA
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NFRA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
37.93%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPA
Data will be available soon
NFRA
SoftBank Group Corp.
4.40%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
3.67%
Canadian National Railway Co.
3.23%
Deutsche Post AG
3.00%
Deutsche Telekom AG
2.87%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.77%
Iberdrola SA
2.56%
AT&T, Inc.
2.43%
Union Pacific Corp.
2.36%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
2.31%
Waste Connections, Inc.
1.90%
Enbridge, Inc.
1.80%
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
1.59%
NTT, Inc.
1.58%
Equinix, Inc.
1.45%
Frequently asked questions about MLPA and NFRA
How have the MLPA and NFRA ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, MLPA is up 21.01% year-to-date (YTD), while NFRA has returned 8.31%. That puts MLPA better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPA or NFRA?
Year-to-date, the MLPA ETF saw +$302M in flows, compared to -$42M for NFRA.
Which ETF is more volatile: MLPA or NFRA?
Over the past year, MLPA had a volatility of 12.62%, while NFRA experienced 9.45%.
Which ETF is bigger: MLPA or NFRA?
As of October 29, 2026, MLPA holds $2.43 B in assets under management (AUM), while NFRA manages $3.05 B.
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