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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 September 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.62% | +2.45% | +18.34% | +20.61% | +78.67% | +110.44% |
| Flows | -$37M | +$119M | +$237M | +$309M | +$337M | +$453M |
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 | 56 |
| 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 July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 56
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.95% | +10.60% | +12.96% | +14.50% |
Max drawdown | -3.13% | -4.93% | -11.35% | -14.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 40d | 82d | 177d | 329d |
Time to recover | N/A | 51d | 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 September 4, 2026, EMLP manages $4.19 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EMLP performed recently?
As of September 4, 2026, EMLP delivered a return of 0.62% over the past month (1M performance), 2.45% over the past three months (3M), and 18.34% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EMLP?
As of September 4, 2026, EMLP has seen net flows of -$37M in the past month (1M flow) and +$237M year-to-date (YTD).
Does EMLP pay dividends?
As of September 4, 2026, EMLP has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.75%.
How many holdings are in EMLP
As of July 31, 2026, EMLP holds 56 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 July 31, 2026, EMLP holds 56 securities, with 52.1% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EMLP?
As of July 31, 2026, EMLP holds a portfolio of 56 underlyings, with its largest positions including Enterprise Products Partners LP, Energy Transfer LP and Plains GP Holdings LP. 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 July 31, 2026, EMLP has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does EMLP focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, EMLP is primarily exposed to Energy and Utilities.
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