AMJ ETF

The week ended May 24, 2024 saw the rollout of 17 new ETFs, including six defined outcome funds. The total count was the highest it's been in several weeks, with launches slowing notably in the weeks around the Easter and Passover holidays.

The week ending May 17, 2024 saw the launch of only nine new ETFs on U.S. exchanges, which was not particularly noteworthy. However, there was a lot of other activity in the industry such as closures and rebranding.

VettaFi's Head of Energy Research Stacey Morris recently sat down with VettaFi writer Elle Caruso to discuss the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), MLPs' recent performance and outlook, and incorporating energy infrastructure in client portfolios.

MLP ETFs have been hovering around a 52-week high level.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has added an exchange traded note to its lineup, enabling investors to maintain exposure to MLPs. JPM today began offering the Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJB), which matures in 2044.

MLPs are performing well despite lower energy prices. Midstream companies have low linkage to energy prices and benefit from capex discipline. The future looks bright for MLPs with expected record levels of US energy production and sector consolidation.

Summary Strong dividend growth trends for energy infrastructure companies continued in 3Q23, underpinning the healthy yields offered by midstream/MLPs. On a year-over-year basis, over 91% of the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting grew their dividends.

Investors seeking momentum may have JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN ( AMJ ) on radar now. The fund recently hit a new 52-week high.

For investors seeking momentum, JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN AMJ is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 30.9% from its 52-week low price of $19.04/share.