Investopedia

MLP ETF vs. MLP ETN: What’s the Difference?

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner ...
InvestmentNews

Not all MLP funds created equal

There are exchange-traded funds, and open- and closed-end mutual funds that invest in master limited partnerships. All are regulated investment companies, but most flunk the tax test for funds and ...
Seeking Alpha

MLPs And MLP ETFs: Not Just Income, But Tax-Deferred Income

One of the primary attractions of MLP investments is the potential for tax-deferred income. Whether you invest in an MLP directly or invest in an ETF that predominately owns MLPs, a good portion of ...
Seeking Alpha

If Your IRA Holds An MLP, Beware Of The UBIT

MLPs complicate the income tax requirements for IRAs. An IRA is required to report and pay Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) if its MLP holdings earn a certain level of unrelated business taxable ...