MLPs: The Stealth Commodity Play

By Qineqt: Midstream Master Limited Partnerships Business Model Midstream limited partnerships are involved in the gathering of gas from different gas production fields, and processing it at their gas processing plant before distributing it to different consumers. At the gas processing plant, Natural gas, and natural gas Liquids (NGL), are separated from each other before being distributed to different consumers of the products produced.

Tom Lydon submits: ETF Spotlight on Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEArca: AMLP), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $1.2 billion.

By Tom Lydon: In keeping up with the growing interest for yield generating master limited partnerships, Yorkville ETF Advisors launched another MLP-related exchange traded fund Tuesday that focuses on the infrastructure sub-sector.

Dan Pritch submits: Yesterday hailed the launch of the first MLP ETF (Master Limited Partnerships) which have been crushing the S&P500 this year from a capital appreciation and yield standpoint.

By Harry Domash:Given the shaky global economy, this might be a good time to consider Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), in particular, those that operate natural gas pipelines. Many pipeline operators, relatively immune to economic downturns, already paying dividends equating to 5% to 7% yields, will probably grow their payouts substantially over the next few years. About MLPs

The Energy Report submits:Judging from fund flows into some of the Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) he tracks, investors apparently agree with Stephen Maresca, Morgan Stanley's MLP expert, that the midstream sector of the oil and gas industry has gone mainstream.

Philip Mause submits: Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) offer another opportunity for investors to obtain attractive yields in the equity sector. Because MLPs are partnerships, the tax treatment that an investor is subject to is a bit unique and requires special attention. However, MLPs offer opportunities for both solid dividend yield and considerable appreciation in value over time.

By Qineqt:We have a positive stance on Targa Resources Partners L.P (NGLS) due to the stock offering cheaper valuations and having one of the highest dividend yields (6.3%) as compared to its peers.