Some Possible Logic Behind The KMR-KMP Yield Spread

By David Zanoni:There are a few reasons why some investors shy away from Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Income from MLPs is taxable in retirement accounts if the income exceeds $1000. Also, cash distributions from MLPs are treated differently for tax purposes in standard accounts. Investors in MLPs have to file Schedule K-1, which is sent later than 1099 forms. In some cases, investors receive Schedule K-1 after April 15, forcing them to file for an extension.

By Tim Plaehn: In the universe of master limited partnership - MLP - investments, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) stands apart.

By Paulo Santos:What I'm going to present here is a simple way for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners' (KMP) shareholders to improve their position, get a bit more yield and, over time, compound that yield faster.

By Avi Morris:MLPs are on fire because of the boom to build more energy projects in the US and Canada. The Alerian MLP Index is up a dazzling 69 YTD to 454 (already an incredible yearly gain), triple the recession low in November 2008. The comparable index with reinvested income has almost quadrupled from the recession low, rising from 370 to 1464. Dow Jones Industrials has little more than doubled from its low in early 2009.

By Avi Morris:MLPs have an outstanding record of growth even though they are primarily thought of as yield securities. The Alerian MLP Index has quadrupled in 17 years and provides a 6.1% yield. Most MLP businesses are in gas and oil, and their future is very bright because of new technology that allows energy to be extracted from old formations. Demand for more infrastructure to deliver oil and gas is virtually unlimited. Alerian MLP Index --- 10 years

By Qineqt:Much like in our previous article, we remain positive on the performance of Kinder Morgan Partners L.P (KMP), which has been characterized by its stable business model, high yield, and commitment to increasing its future cash distributions.

By Todd Johnson:Kinder Morgan (KMI) has turned one year old and is making waves in the master limited partnership sector. Kinder Morgan offers investors three ways to invest in the largest midstream oil and natural gas operation. The investor can either invest in the General Partner, the midstream partnership which pays out quarterly cash distributions.

By Jens Heycke:In a recent article, Brian Harper asserts that StoneMor Partners' (STON) dividend is not sustainable. The title of his article itself should arouse the suspicions of MLP aficionados: STON does not pay a dividend, it pays a distribution.