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MLPDvsEINCETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.49%
VS
ETF 2
EINC

VanEck Energy Income ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.71%

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF (MLPD) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) is part of the Infrastructure segment. In contrast, EINC's top sector exposures are Energy. MLPD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.46% for EINC. MLPD is up 9.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$14M in YTD flows. EINC performs better with 28.54% YTD performance, and -$19M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPD and EINC 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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MLPD vs EINC performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPD
EINC
+3.47%+1.68%
+2.56%+1.71%
+9.86%+28.54%
+13.48%+30.15%
n/a+109.80%
n/a+181.22%
Flows
MLPD
EINC
-$4M-
-$2M-$79M
+$14M-$19M
+$19M-$14M
-+$629K
-+$9M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPD
EINC
+11.44%+17.54%
+11.24%+15.66%
n/a+16.76%
n/a+19.14%
Max drawdown
MLPD
EINC
-3.54%-5.68%
-5.15%-7.97%
n/a-15.55%
n/a-20.00%
Max drawdown duration
MLPD
EINC
21d49d
57d109d
n/a364d
n/a463d
Trading data

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MLPD
EINC
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.21
$119.94
Previous close
09/10/2026
$25.32
$120.33
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
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EINC
Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLPD
EINC
Last price
$25.21
$119.94
1D performance
-0.44%
-0.32%
AuM$27.34 M$79.88 M
E/R0.6%0.46%
Characteristics
MLPD
EINC
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVanEck
BenchmarkCboe MLPX ATM BuyWrite IndexMVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index
N° of holdings-30
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 7, 2024March 12, 2012
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPD
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EINC
USA
67.32%
Canada
32.68%
Other
0%

Sectors

MLPD
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EINC
Energy
100%
Other
0%
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Diversification

MLPD
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EINC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

79.97%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPD
Data will be available soon
EINC
Enbridge, Inc.
7.78%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
7.77%
TC Energy Corp.
6.86%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
6.40%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
6.34%
ONEOK, Inc.
5.36%
Targa Resources Corp.
4.87%
Energy Transfer LP
4.74%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
4.60%
MPLX LP
4.55%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
4.49%
Keyera Corp.
4.44%
AltaGas Ltd.
4.42%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.33%
Plains All American Pipeline LP
3.02%
Frequently asked questions about MLPD and EINC

How have the MLPD and EINC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPD is up 9.86% year-to-date (YTD), while EINC has returned 28.54%. That puts EINC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPD or EINC?

Year-to-date, the MLPD ETF saw +$14M in flows, compared to -$19M for EINC.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPD or EINC?

Over the past year, MLPD had a volatility of 11.24%, while EINC experienced 15.66%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPD or EINC?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPD holds $27.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while EINC manages $79.88 M.

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