Finding More Stable Natural Gas Exposure via Midstream ETFs

For financial advisors, the recent volatility in natural gas prices serves as a reminder of the risks inherent in direct commodity exposure. Instead, investors can get natural gas exposure and potentially mitigate short-term volatility by focusing on midstream.

ETF Trends • Feb 18, 2026

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.39237

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its first quarter 2026 distribution of $0.39237 on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The dividend is payable on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 11, 2026. ENFR Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Record Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Payable Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian MLP ETF and t.

Business Wire • Feb 11, 2026

Bull vs. Bear: Are AI ETFs the Best Way to Play the Megatrend?

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 11, 2026

Midstream ETFs Outpace S&P 500 as Energy Is Top-Performing Sector

The energy sector has kicked off 2026 with a level of momentum that few anticipated just a couple months ago. As of February 10, energy has cemented its position as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 year to date.

ETF Trends • Feb 11, 2026

EPD Delivers Strong Q4 Performance, Continues Robust Unitholder Returns

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), a top holding in SS&C ALPS Advisors' energy infrastructure ETFs, continues to demonstrate its value in portfolios. Recent fourth-quarter 2025 results underscore the MLP's ability to drive growth and return significant value to unitholders.

ETF Trends • Feb 6, 2026

Midstream/MLP Payouts Rise to Start 2026

The midstream sector is kicking off 2026 with a robust display of financial health, as a significant wave of distribution and dividend increases sweeps through the industry.

ETF Trends • Jan 28, 2026

ENFR: Midstream Energy Fund, Good 4.5% Dividend Yield, Not So Good Entry Point

Midstream energy companies tend to generate a good amount of income, and most have outperformed post-pandemic. ENFR is a simple midstream energy index ETF, with a good, growing 4.5% dividend yield, and strong momentum. Prices and valuations don't look too good. Waiting for a better entry point seems best.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

ENFR: My Choice In The Midstream, And Some Drivers Not To Underestimate

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF is not a pure MLP; it includes about 75% of C-corps in its holdings distribution. The distribution is lower than that of AMLP, but still linear and consistent, an element I appreciate. ENFR is partly (minimally) linked to the price of natural gas and oil and highly sensitive to dynamics related to the cost of capital.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

Kinder Morgan Beats Q4 Estimates as Natural Gas Drives $10 Billion Backlog

Kinder Morgan (KMI) delivered strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting financial results that exceeded analyst expectations on the strength of surging natural gas demand. The midstream company reported adjusted EBITDA of $2.271 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.214 billion.

ETF Trends • Jan 22, 2026

The Nationwide Expansion of Natural Gas to Meet AI Energy Demands

The growing demand for power, including for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, is driving a major shift in the U.S. natural gas landscape. New natural gas pipeline projects a few years ago were concentrated in Texas and driven by rising supply.

ETF Trends • Jan 15, 2026