As many investors have been considering adding, or increasing, allocations to the energy sector in 2014, energy-oriented master limited partnerships (MLPs) have garnered a lot of attention. While MLPs ...

With well over $1 trillion in assets, both institutional and retail investors continue to flock to exchange traded vehicles as a way to build portfolios. Not only do these funds offer low costs and ...

Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) is the income that can trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) for tax-exempt organizations and retirement accounts. Investors can own MLPs directly in ...

MLPs offer tax advantages as they pass profits and losses directly to investors. Investors receive high quarterly cash distributions, aiding in income generation. Buying and selling MLP units is easy ...

Master limited partnerships are known for their above average yield, but investors need to look beyond yield and seek out these five qualities in an MLP investment. In an era of low interest rates, ...

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