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MLPB vs MLPD

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B vs Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

MLPB

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

UBS

Annual cost

0.85%

Fund size

$225M

MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.60%

Fund size

$29M

Key differences

  • MLPD costs 0.25% less per year.
  • MLPB is significantly larger than MLPD — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • MLPB follows a index tracking strategy; MLPD uses option income.
  • MLPB has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

MLPBMLPD
Annual cost (TER)0.85%0.60%
Fund size (AUM)$225M$29M
Since20152024
Dividend yield5.80%10.61%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingoption income
CAGR 1Y+22.3%+15.4%
CAGR 3Y+22.2%N/A
CAGR 5Y+21.0%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.11N/A
Volatility 1Y13.49%7.34%
Max drawdown-71.92%-12.90%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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