There's a lot of buzz around MLPs these days, but what's all the fuss about? The Alerian MLP Total Return Index -- considered the leading gauge of energy MLPs -- is comprised of 50 energy MLPs, and ...

Preferred MLP units offer consistent distributions and enhanced bankruptcy protections. The MLP preferred units evaluated pay distributions with forward yields ranging from 6.3% to 12.2%. Thirteen MLP ...

MLPs are pass-through entities that enjoy special tax treatment. As pass-through entities, MLPs avoid the double taxation associated with investments in C-Corporations. Typically, 70-100% of MLP ...

A mutual fund, ETF, or closed-end fund that owns more than 25% MLPs will be taxed as a corporation, but funds that own up to 25% MLPs can maintain their pass-through structure. Funds that ...