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MLPDvsENFRETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

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

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.71%

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF (MLPD) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) is part of the Infrastructure segment. In contrast, ENFR's top sector exposures are Energy and Non-Corporate. MLPD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.35% for ENFR. MLPD is up 9.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$14M in YTD flows. ENFR performs better with 30.06% YTD performance, and +$120M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPD and ENFR 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 ENFR 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
ENFR
+3.47%+2.07%
+2.56%+3.22%
+9.86%+30.06%
+13.48%+30.35%
n/a+108.17%
n/a+175.79%
Flows
MLPD
ENFR
-$4M+$18M
-$2M+$57M
+$14M+$120M
+$19M+$142M
-+$278M
-+$325M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPD
ENFR
+11.44%+17.07%
+11.24%+15.75%
n/a+16.40%
n/a+18.91%
Max drawdown
MLPD
ENFR
-3.54%-5.06%
-5.15%-8.52%
n/a-15.32%
n/a-20.11%
Max drawdown duration
MLPD
ENFR
21d36d
57d109d
n/a365d
n/a493d
Trading data

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MLPD
ENFR
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.21
$39.54
Previous close
09/10/2026
$25.32
$39.71
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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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLPD
ENFR
Last price
$25.21
$39.54
1D performance
-0.44%
-0.43%
AuM$27.34 M$543.65 M
E/R0.6%0.35%
Characteristics
MLPD
ENFR
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XALPS
BenchmarkCboe MLPX ATM BuyWrite IndexAlerian Midstream Energy Select Index
N° of holdings-29
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 7, 2024November 1, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPD
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ENFR
USA
72.51%
Canada
27.13%
Other
0.36%

Sectors

MLPD
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ENFR
Energy
99.47%
Other
0.53%
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Diversification

MLPD
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ENFR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

81.74%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPD
Data will be available soon
ENFR
Energy Transfer LP
8.04%
Enbridge, Inc.
8.00%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
7.04%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
5.88%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
5.34%
Plains GP Holdings LP
5.25%
MPLX LP
5.03%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.99%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.94%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
4.89%
Targa Resources Corp.
4.88%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.78%
TC Energy Corp.
4.73%
Keyera Corp.
4.13%
Western Midstream Partners LP
3.83%
Frequently asked questions about MLPD and ENFR

How have the MLPD and ENFR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPD is up 9.86% year-to-date (YTD), while ENFR has returned 30.06%. That puts ENFR better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the MLPD ETF saw +$14M in flows, compared to +$120M for ENFR.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPD or ENFR?

Over the past year, MLPD had a volatility of 11.24%, while ENFR experienced 15.75%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPD or ENFR?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPD holds $27.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while ENFR manages $543.65 M.

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