Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of publicly-traded energy infrastructure MLPs in the US.

Algonquin Power & Utilities

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Energy Transfer LP Unit

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Medical Properties Trust

Microsoft

NextEra Energy

NVIDIA

Realty Income Corp

Palantir Technologies

Invesco QQQ

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

AT&T

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Picking individual stocks can outperform the market if you enjoy analyzing companies and have the discipline to manage your investments carefully. There are important lessons that investors need to follow if they are going to have success picking stocks. I share three of some of the most important lessons I have learned over the years that I wish I had known at the beginning of my stock-picking career.

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Stock Picker

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

24/7 Wall St. Insights Exchange-traded funds have numerous advantages over open-end mutual funds.

6 Top Dividend ETFs to Buy in September for Passive Income Investors

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

Enterprise Products Partners

The market anticipates imminent significant interest rate cuts and is also concerned about a potential economic slowdown. This puts a premium on blue-chip, defensive high-yield stocks. We share some of the most attractive risk-adjusted opportunities right now.

Buy Alert: High Yield Blue-Chips For September 2024

Amplify Online Retail ETF

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

The TMX VettaFi business segment is less than a year old, but it is already getting recognized for the breadth of its capabilities. Last week, we were named a finalist by ETF Express in four award categories.

VettaFi Is Finalist for 4 ETF Awards

Ares Capital

Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Brookfield Corp

Enbridge

Golub Capital BDC

Blue Owl Capital

W. P. Carey

We share the criteria by which we select dividend stocks. We share 10 stocks that meet these criteria. We also share five funds that provide an alternative path to achieving somewhat similar results with greater diversification and passivity in exchange for lower total return potential.

10 Stocks And 5 Funds For A Powerful Dividend Snowball

Brookfield Infrastructure

Clearway Energy

Main Street Capital

Investing in dividend-growth stocks is arguably the best way to build a passive income snowball. We discuss why this is. We also discuss 10 big dividend growers that can help build a powerful passive income snowball.

10 Big Dividend Growers For A Powerful Passive Income Snowball

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD) is the latest midstream company to strike a deal that will expand its natural gas gathering and processing footprint in the Permian.  Enterprise will acquire Pinon Midstream in a $950 million deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Enterprise: Latest Midstream Name to Grow Permian Footprint via Acquisition

SPDR Gold Trust

The risk of a recession hitting the economy is rising. As a result, investors may want to batten down the hatches. We share three funds that we would buy to protect us from a recession if we could only own three.

If I Could Only Own 3 Funds For The Next Recession

Midstream ETFs have generated strong returns for investors yet remain an attractive investment opportunity as valuations in the space have not become overextended. For investors looking at the midstream space and wondering if there's room for the space to run, valuations suggest midstream ETFs still have compelling upside potential.

The Investment Case for Midstream ETFs: Attractive Valuations and Strong FCF

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

Martin Midstream Partners

Summary Five constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.02 billion on equity repurchases in 2Q24. Over 85% of AMNA by weighting currently have a buyback authorization in place.

Total Midstream/MLPs Repurchases Top $1 Billion in 2Q24

Midstream earnings are well underway, and several names have beat expectations and raised guidance. Earnings from Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA), Targa Resources (TRGP), ONEOK (OKE), and Enbridge (ENB) have surprised to the upside.

Midstream Names Beat Expectations, Raise Guidance

SS&C Technologies Hlds

DENVER , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its third quarter 2024 distribution of $0.94 on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The dividend is payable on August 13, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 8, 2024.

ALERIAN MLP ETF DECLARES THIRD QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.94

Agree Realty

Ares Management

Blackstone Group

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

Mid-America Apartment Communities

MPLX

Oaktree Specialty Lending

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

There are growing risks of a recession hitting due to weakening job numbers, rising unemployment, and weakening consumer spending capacity. We share a portfolio of high-yield stocks that should be able to weather a recession quite well. The yields range from 4.5%-14%.

Big Dividends From A Recession-Resistant Portfolio

Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

Neuberger Berman Carbon Transition Infrastructure ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF

SPDR MSCI USA Climate Paris Aligned ETF

Reaves Utilities ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

The “juice” in the article title does not refer to orange juice futures like in the classic film “Trading Places,” but electricity. Reuters recently reported that at the power auction for the U.S.'s largest electrical grid operator, PJM Interconnection, prices soared 800% from $269.92 megawatts per day from $28.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Where's The Juice?

Summary MLPs/midstream are not particularly rate sensitive but could see some benefits as interest rates move lower. With fixed income yields moderating, investors may decide to look to MLPs/midstream for income when making new allocations.

Can MLPs/Midstream Benefit From Lower Interest Rates?

Natural gas liquids (NGL) production is a significant growth opportunity for Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). The midstream energy company has seen continued growth in natural gas and NGL production in the Permian.

Enterprise Underscores Continued Growth in NGL Production in Permian

While midstream earnings ramp up next week, many announcements of second-quarter distributions have already surfaced. Half of the companies in the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI), tracked by the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), have declared distributions for the second quarter.

Here's What We Know About Midstream Q2 Distributions

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Global X MLP ETF

Many investors have recently looked to VettaFi's Head-To-Head ETF Comparison Tool to compare energy infrastructure ETFs: the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP). While both funds offer exposure to the energy infrastructure space and boast similar tickers, the funds are very different.

How EMLP Stacks Up to Other Energy Infrastructure ETFs

Alerian MLP ETF has steadily appreciated past pre-pandemic levels, generating large amounts of yield for shareholders. The AMLP ETF has outpaced the risk-free rate of return with its dividend yield and is expected to continue growing its dividend. AMLP could continue to appreciate as demand for energy grows, supermajors increase production, and MLPs see increased demand for their services.

AMLP: Own The Basket Of Midstream Operators And Yield 7.25%

Summary Many interstate liquids pipelines follow the FERC's Oil Pipeline Index, which sets the ceiling for rate adjustments that can be made each July 1. Pipelines tracking the index were able to increase their rates by up to 1.

FERC's Oil Pipeline Index and Rising Pipeline Rates

Energy infrastructure is growing and high yielding despite green initiatives. Alerian MLP ETF focuses on midstream energy infrastructure with a portfolio of 14 holdings. The AMLP ETF outperforms peers, offers lower volatility, and has a 7.3% yield, but legislative changes could pose risks.

AMLP: A Great Mid-Stream Play

Many investors are considering an allocation to an MLP ETF as the segment continues to offer generous income and compelling returns. The two largest MLP ETFs have important differences that investors should consider before investing in either fund.

AMLP and MLPA: Which MLP ETF Is Right for Your Portfolio?

U.S. energy production surpassed U.S. demand by a record amount last year, highlighting the need for growing exports. The U.S. has been energy independent since 2019, when it exported more energy than it imported for the first time in decades.

Midstream to Benefit From Growing Energy Exports

Hercules Capital

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

Blue Owl Capital Corp III

Generating tax-efficient high yields is a major priority for many retirees. This article draws on three defensive sectors to build a tax-friendly portfolio. I share some of my favorite retirement income picks to build an 8%-yielding portfolio that should grow its payout at or faster than the rate of inflation.

8%-Yielding Tax-Free Portfolio For Retirement Passive Income

Patria Investments

Every now and then the market offers up some fat pitches. Recently, the market has produced several opportunities that offer the rare combination of high yield and high growth, alongside having a strong balance sheet and significant competitive advantages. I share three of these highly compelling opportunities.

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