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MLPXvsPIPEETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

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

Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0.26%

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (PIPE) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. In contrast, PIPE's top sector exposures are Energy. MLPX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.75% for PIPE. MLPX is up 27.94% year-to-date (YTD) with +$404M in YTD flows. PIPE performs better with 30.24% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPX and PIPE 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 PIPE 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
PIPE
+1.70%+1.57%
+2.66%+2.75%
+27.94%+30.24%
+27.92%+31.77%
+106.10%n/a
+177.12%n/a
Flows
MLPX
PIPE
+$53M-
+$124M+$598K
+$404M+$2M
+$454M+$2M
+$1.55B-
+$1.65B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPX
PIPE
+18.23%+17.52%
+16.41%+15.69%
+17.27%n/a
+19.72%n/a
Max drawdown
MLPX
PIPE
-5.99%-5.51%
-8.32%-7.30%
-16.47%n/a
-19.62%n/a
Max drawdown duration
MLPX
PIPE
50d25d
109d109d
370dn/a
427dn/a
Trading data

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MLPX
PIPE
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$75.14
$30.68
Previous close
09/11/2026
$75.26
$30.76
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
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PIPE
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLPX
PIPE
Last price
$75.14
$30.68
1D performance
-0.16%
-0.26%
AuM$3.65 B$66.55 M
E/R0.45%0.75%
Characteristics
MLPX
PIPE
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XInvesco
BenchmarkSolactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index-
N° of holdings-25
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateAugust 6, 2013February 20, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPX
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PIPE
USA
72.38%
Canada
27.62%

Sectors

MLPX
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PIPE
Energy
100%
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Diversification

MLPX
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PIPE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPX
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PIPE
Targa Resources Corp.
7.87%
Plains GP Holdings LP
6.44%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
6.08%
TC Energy Corp.
6.05%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
5.05%
Keyera Corp.
4.88%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.88%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
4.58%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.52%
Energy Transfer LP
4.51%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.47%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
4.32%
MPLX LP
3.98%
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.
3.97%
South Bow Corp.
3.90%
Frequently asked questions about MLPX and PIPE

How have the MLPX and PIPE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPX is up 27.94% year-to-date (YTD), while PIPE has returned 30.24%. That puts PIPE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the MLPX ETF saw +$404M in flows, compared to +$2M for PIPE.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPX or PIPE?

Over the past year, MLPX had a volatility of 16.41%, while PIPE experienced 15.69%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPX or PIPE?

As of September 11, 2026, MLPX holds $3.65 B in assets under management (AUM), while PIPE manages $66.55 M.

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