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MLPAvsPAVEETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPA

Global X MLP ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0.26%
VS
ETF 2
PAVE

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0.26%

Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) and Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. MLPA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.77%, versus 0.47% for PAVE. MLPA is up 25.34% year-to-date (YTD) with +$201M in YTD flows. PAVE performs worse with 13.41% YTD performance, and +$2.43B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPA and PAVE 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 PAVE performance and flow charts

Performance

-10.0-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M100 M200 M300 M400 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPA
PAVE
+2.82%-7.84%
+8.29%-5.23%
+25.34%+13.41%
+25.43%+15.68%
+64.21%+75.64%
+140.43%+111.41%
Flows
MLPA
PAVE
+$26M+$434M
+$113M+$674M
+$201M+$2.43B
+$256M+$2.79B
+$545M+$4.28B
+$697M+$4.48B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPA
PAVE
+14.35%+19.61%
+12.52%+20.57%
+14.18%+20.96%
+17.26%+22.07%
Max drawdown
MLPA
PAVE
-4.09%-10.76%
-8.02%-11.91%
-14.09%-26.27%
-18.70%-26.27%
Max drawdown duration
MLPA
PAVE
25d78d
64d59d
299d239d
77d239d
Trading data

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MLPA
PAVE
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$57.32
$54.08
Previous close
09/10/2026
$57.50
$53.36
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLPA
PAVE
Last price
$57.32
$54.08
1D performance
-0.31%
+1.35%
AuM$2.41 B$13.69 B
E/R0.77%0.47%
Characteristics
MLPA
PAVE
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XGlobal X
BenchmarkSolactive MLP Infrastructure IndexIndxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index
N° of holdings--
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 18, 2012March 6, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

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Diversification

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Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
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Frequently asked questions about MLPA and PAVE

How have the MLPA and PAVE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPA is up 25.34% year-to-date (YTD), while PAVE has returned 13.41%. That puts MLPA better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the MLPA ETF saw +$201M in flows, compared to +$2.43B for PAVE.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPA or PAVE?

Over the past year, MLPA had a volatility of 12.52%, while PAVE experienced 20.57%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPA or PAVE?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPA holds $2.41 B in assets under management (AUM), while PAVE manages $13.69 B.

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