Is MLPX or XLE the Superior Energy ETF For Investors in 2026?
XLE's lower 0.08% expense ratio and stronger 1-year returns appeal to cost-conscious investors, while MLPX's 4% dividend yield attracts income seekers despite higher fees.
Overview
Choosing between Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEMKT:MLPX) and State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLE) involves weighing the income-rich midstream infrastructure sector against the broader energy giants of the S&P 500.
Investors seeking energy exposure often use these funds to target different segments of the value chain. While MLPX specializes in the storage and transportation of energy through master limited partnerships, XLE provides liquid, low-cost access to integrated oil and gas companies that dominate the domestic market.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the close of trading on July 20th.
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