One of the primary attractions of MLP investments is the potential for tax-deferred income. Whether you invest in an MLP directly or invest in an ETF that predominately owns MLPs, a good portion of ...

Dividend and income investors like MLP (Master Limited Partnership) stocks because they typically pay higher yields than traditional stocks. Their higher yields are due to the MLP structure. MLP ...

Master limited partnerships are legal entities that trade on an exchange but are not corporations. As partnerships, they pay no tax themselves; an MLP's partners/owners are allocated the profits or ...

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) are a kind of limited partnership that is publicly traded. MLPs are a useful legal structure in a few industries such as energy, and they often pay big distributions ...

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ETNs and ETFs can provide exposure to the midstream/MLP space without the headache of a Schedule K-1, but there are important nuances to consider when choosing the right vehicle for an investor’s ...