NFRAvsMLPAETF Comparison
ETF 1
NFRA
Northern Trust STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0.89%
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Northern Trust STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure ETF (NFRA) and Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. NFRA's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Telecommunications and Utilities. NFRA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.48%, versus 0.77% for MLPA. NFRA is up 7.63% year-to-date (YTD) with -$42M in YTD flows. MLPA performs better with 19.29% YTD performance, and +$302M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NFRA and MLPA 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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NFRA vs MLPA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NFRA MLPA | +1.63%+0.45% | -2.03%+0.08% | +7.63%+19.29% | +6.34%+21.91% | +52.48%+54.79% | +30.62%+111.10% |
| Flows | NFRA MLPA | -+$92M | +$85M+$191M | -$42M+$302M | -$24M+$346M | +$333M+$634M | +$160M+$750M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | NFRA MLPA | +7.98%+12.14% | +9.39%+12.59% | +9.83%+14.26% | +11.35%+17.00% |
| Max drawdown | NFRA MLPA | -5.99%-7.71% | -6.79%-8.02% | -9.11%-14.09% | -22.22%-18.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | NFRA MLPA | 49d48d | 240d64d | 211d299d | 812d77d |
Trading data
NFRA | MLPA | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $63.78 | $54.86 |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $63.95 | $54.72 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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NFRA | MLPA | |
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| Last price | $63.78 | $54.86 |
| 1D performance | -0.27% | +0.26% |
| AuM | $3.03 B | $2.40 B |
| E/R | 0.48% | 0.77% |
Characteristics
NFRA | MLPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Northern Trust | Global X |
| Benchmark | STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index | Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index |
| N° of holdings | 171 | - |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 8, 2013 | April 18, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
NFRA
USA
39.07%
Canada
13.46%
Japan
9.76%
Germany
7.19%
Other
30.52%
MLPA
Data will be available soon
Sectors
NFRA
Industrials
26.16%
Telecommunication.
22.82%
Utilities
21.95%
Energy
9.18%
Other
19.9%
MLPA
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Diversification
NFRA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
36.63%
MLPA
Data will be available soon
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
NFRA
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
3.87%
SoftBank Group Corp.
3.34%
Canadian National Railway Co.
3.23%
Deutsche Telekom AG
2.96%
Deutsche Post AG
2.86%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.81%
Union Pacific Corp.
2.45%
AT&T, Inc.
2.43%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
2.30%
Iberdrola SA
2.22%
Waste Connections, Inc.
1.95%
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
1.70%
Enbridge, Inc.
1.65%
Transurban Group Ltd.
1.44%
NTT, Inc.
1.42%
MLPA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about NFRA and MLPA
How have the NFRA and MLPA ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 27, 2026, NFRA is up 7.63% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPA has returned 19.29%. That puts MLPA better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NFRA or MLPA?
Year-to-date, the NFRA ETF saw -$42M in flows, compared to +$302M for MLPA.
Which ETF is more volatile: NFRA or MLPA?
Over the past year, NFRA had a volatility of 9.39%, while MLPA experienced 12.59%.
Which ETF is bigger: NFRA or MLPA?
As of October 27, 2026, NFRA holds $3.03 B in assets under management (AUM), while MLPA manages $2.40 B.
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