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MLPXvsEIPXETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

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

FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0%

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) belongs to the Infrastructure segment. FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF (EIPX) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. In contrast, EIPX's top sector exposures are Energy, Utilities and Industrials. MLPX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.95% for EIPX. MLPX is up 27.94% year-to-date (YTD) with +$404M in YTD flows. EIPX performs better with 28.77% YTD performance, and +$70M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPX and EIPX 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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MLPX vs EIPX performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPX
EIPX
+1.70%+2.87%
+2.66%+6.01%
+27.94%+28.77%
+27.92%+32.40%
+106.10%+74.03%
+177.12%n/a
Flows
MLPX
EIPX
+$53M-$9K
+$124M+$26M
+$404M+$70M
+$454M+$82M
+$1.55B+$251M
+$1.65B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPX
EIPX
+18.23%+11.19%
+16.41%+11.53%
+17.27%+14.37%
+19.72%n/a
Max drawdown
MLPX
EIPX
-5.99%-2.79%
-8.32%-5.12%
-16.47%-15.09%
-19.62%n/a
Max drawdown duration
MLPX
EIPX
50d23d
109d82d
370d218d
427dn/a
Trading data

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MLPX
EIPX
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$75.14
$33.56
Previous close
09/11/2026
$75.26
$33.61
Consolidated volume
09/11/2026
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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EIPX
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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
MLPX
EIPX
Last price
$75.14
$33.56
1D performance
-0.16%
-0.15%
AuM$3.65 B$585.42 M
E/R0.45%0.95%
Characteristics
MLPX
EIPX
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XFirst Trust
BenchmarkSolactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index-
N° of holdings-84
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateAugust 6, 2013November 2, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPX
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EIPX
USA
80.44%
Other
19.56%

Sectors

MLPX
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EIPX
Energy
62.65%
Utilities
22.41%
Other
14.94%
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Diversification

MLPX
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EIPX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

42.92%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPX
Data will be available soon
EIPX
Energy Transfer LP
7.05%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
7.02%
MPLX LP
3.83%
National Fuel Gas Co.
3.41%
Plains GP Holdings LP
2.78%
ONEOK, Inc.
2.55%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
2.44%
Shell Plc
2.24%
Phillips 66
1.95%
Alliance Resource Partners LP
1.74%
Baker Hughes Co.
1.67%
TechnipFMC plc
1.63%
Range Resources Corp.
1.56%
Sempra
1.53%
The Southern Co.
1.52%
Frequently asked questions about MLPX and EIPX

How have the MLPX and EIPX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPX is up 27.94% year-to-date (YTD), while EIPX has returned 28.77%. That puts EIPX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPX or EIPX?

Year-to-date, the MLPX ETF saw +$404M in flows, compared to +$70M for EIPX.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPX or EIPX?

Over the past year, MLPX had a volatility of 16.41%, while EIPX experienced 11.53%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPX or EIPX?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPX holds $3.65 B in assets under management (AUM), while EIPX manages $585.42 M.

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