MLPXvsFTXNETF Comparison
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) belongs to the Infrastructure segment. First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) is part of the US Energy segment. In contrast, FTXN's top sector exposures are Energy and Finance. MLPX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.6% for FTXN. MLPX is up 27.94% year-to-date (YTD) with +$404M in YTD flows. FTXN performs better with 48.35% YTD performance, and +$51M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPX and FTXN below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
MLPX vs FTXN performance and flow charts
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| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | MLPX FTXN | +1.70%+7.98% | +2.66%+12.91% | +27.94%+48.35% | +27.92%+47.07% | +106.10%+46.00% | +177.12%+180.68% |
| Flows | MLPX FTXN | +$53M-$8M | +$124M-$771M | +$404M+$51M | +$454M+$34M | +$1.55B-$85M | +$1.65B-$156M |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | MLPX FTXN | +18.23%+24.47% | +16.41%+23.90% | +17.27%+24.19% | +19.72%+29.22% |
| Max drawdown | MLPX FTXN | -5.99%-8.89% | -8.32%-16.35% | -16.47%-26.87% | -19.62%-30.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | MLPX FTXN | 50d36d | 109d141d | 370d667d | 427d150d |
MLPX | FTXN | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $75.14 | $41.24 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $75.26 | $41.15 |
| Consolidated volume 09/10/2026 | ||
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MLPX | FTXN | |
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| Last price | $75.14 | $41.24 |
| 1D performance | -0.16% | +0.22% |
| AuM | $3.65 B | $166.60 M |
| E/R | 0.45% | 0.6% |
MLPX | FTXN | |
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| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Global X | First Trust |
| Benchmark | Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index | NASDAQ US Smart Oil & Gas Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 41 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 6, 2013 | September 20, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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