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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF
EMLP performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.94% | +9.37% | +13.94% | +25.29% | +74.52% | +113.63% |
| Flows | +$34K | +$79M | +$79M | +$200M | +$104M | +$357M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 60 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 20, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 60
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.79% | +9.99% | +12.94% | +14.59% |
Max drawdown | -3.27% | -3.85% | -11.35% | -14.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 12d | 45d | 177d | 329d |
Time to recover | N/A | 27d | 101d | 282d |
What type of ETF is EMLP?
EMLP is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does EMLP invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other North American Equities. It is part of the segment: Infrastructure.
What is the expense ratio of EMLP?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EMLP is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EMLP launched?
EMLP was launched on June 20, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EMLP?
EMLP is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of EMLP?
As of April 21, 2026, EMLP manages $3.91 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EMLP performed recently?
As of April 21, 2026, EMLP delivered a return of -0.94% over the past month (1M performance), 9.37% over the past three months (3M), and 13.94% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EMLP?
As of April 21, 2026, EMLP has seen net flows of +$34K in the past month (1M flow) and +$79M year-to-date (YTD).
Does EMLP pay dividends?
As of April 21, 2026, EMLP has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.81%.
How many holdings are in EMLP
As of March 31, 2026, EMLP holds 60 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EMLP?
As of March 31, 2026, EMLP holds 60 securities, with 49.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EMLP?
As of March 31, 2026, EMLP holds a portfolio of 60 underlyings, with its largest positions including ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS, ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT and MPLX COMMON UNITS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EMLP invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, EMLP has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does EMLP focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, EMLP is primarily exposed to Utilities and Energy.
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