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MLPIvsIGEETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPI

NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.03%
VS
ETF 2
IGE

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.22%

NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) is part of the Natural Resources segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Energy. MLPI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%, versus 0.39% for IGE. MLPI is up 18.48% year-to-date (YTD) with +$523M in YTD flows. IGE performs better with 22.95% YTD performance, and +$22M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPI and IGE 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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MLPI vs IGE performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-50 M0 M50 M100 MMar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPI
IGE
+0.71%-1.48%
+12.23%+6.91%
+18.48%+22.95%
n/a+48.39%
n/a+67.46%
n/a+142.67%
Flows
MLPI
IGE
+$122M-$51M
+$433M-$49M
+$523M+$22M
--$41M
--$245M
--$23M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPI
IGE
+12.28%+20.01%
n/a+15.81%
n/a+18.62%
n/a+22.61%
Max drawdown
MLPI
IGE
-4.42%-5.59%
n/a-5.59%
n/a-19.54%
n/a-25.69%
Max drawdown duration
MLPI
IGE
34d58d
n/a58d
n/a275d
n/a644d
Trading data

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MLPI
IGE
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 2:02 PM
$61.73
Previous close
04/29/2026
$61.48
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 2:02 PM
Live
Closed
MLPI
IGE
Last price
$61.73
1D performance
+0.41%
AuM$575.27 M$820.96 M
E/R0.68%0.39%
Characteristics
MLPI
IGE
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderNEOS Investment ManagementiShares
Benchmark-S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index
N° of holdings22122
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 18, 2025October 22, 2001
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPI
USA
72.72%
Canada
23.96%
Other
3.32%
IGE
USA
68.01%
Canada
24.91%
Other
7.09%

Sectors

MLPI
Energy
91.31%
Other
8.69%
IGE
Energy
70.2%
Materials
24.16%
Other
5.64%

Diversification

MLPI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

79.37%
IGE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

52.25%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
MLPI
ENBRIDGE
9.43%
WILLIAMS
9.27%
TC ENERGY CORP
6.13%
KINDER MORGAN
5.96%
PEMBINA PIPELINE
5.67%
CHENIERE ENERGY
5.42%
ONEOK
4.76%
TARGA RESOURCS
4.75%
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT
4.33%
ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS
4.32%
NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
4.22%
MPLX COMMON UNITS
3.97%
DT MIDSTREAM INC
3.88%
ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION
3.76%
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS UNT
3.50%
IGE
EXXON
10.87%
CHEVRON TEXACO
9.92%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
4.14%
NEWMONT CORP
3.02%
ENBRIDGE
3.02%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.60%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.60%
WILLIAMS
2.27%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
2.16%
SUNCOR ENERGY
2.01%
EOG RESOURCES
2.01%
SCHLUMBERGER
1.97%
VALERO ENERGY
1.93%
PHILLIPS 66
1.88%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
1.84%
Frequently asked questions about MLPI and IGE

How have the MLPI and IGE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, MLPI is up 18.48% year-to-date (YTD), while IGE has returned 22.95%. That puts IGE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPI or IGE?

Year-to-date, the MLPI ETF saw +$523M in flows, compared to +$22M for IGE.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPI or IGE?

As of April 29, 2026, MLPI holds $575.27 M in assets under management (AUM), while IGE manages $820.96 M.

What sectors do the MLPI and IGE ETFs invest in?

MLPI leans toward sectors like Energy. Meanwhile, IGE focuses on Energy and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the MLPI ETF and IGE ETF?

MLPI top holdings include ENBRIDGE, WILLIAMS and TC ENERGY CORP. IGE holds in its top three: EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and CONOCOPHILLIPS.

Which ETF is more diversified: MLPI or IGE?

MLPI holds 24 securities with 79.37% of its assets in the top 15. IGE has 137 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.25%.

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