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MLPX vs MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF vs Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.45%

Fund size

$3.5B

MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.60%

Fund size

$29M

Key differences

  • MLPX costs 0.15% less per year.
  • MLPX is significantly larger than MLPD — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • MLPX follows a index tracking strategy; MLPD uses option income.
  • MLPX has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

MLPXMLPD
Annual cost (TER)0.45%0.60%
Fund size (AUM)$3.5B$29M
Since20132024
Dividend yield3.96%10.61%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingoption income
CAGR 1Y+28.3%+15.4%
CAGR 3Y+30.0%N/A
CAGR 5Y+22.6%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.42N/A
Volatility 1Y15.20%7.34%
Max drawdown-64.62%-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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