AMLP vs EINC
Alerian MLP ETF compared with VanEck Energy Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
EINC
VanEck Energy Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- AMLP yields more today: 7.36% vs 6.62% (forward).
- EINC has grown its payout faster: 10.2%/yr vs 8.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year EINC delivered the higher total return: +30.0% vs +23.3% (price change plus payouts).
- EINC is cheaper to own: 0.46% vs 1.01% expense ratio.
- AMLP has the steadier distribution: consistency 95/100 vs 56/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AMLP | EINC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $55.97 | $121.49 |
| TTM yield | 7.27% | 4.14% |
| Forward yield | 7.36% | 6.62% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.12 | $8.044 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 11, 2026 (est.) | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.01% | 0.46% |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.9% | +50.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.2% | +10.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 95/100 | 56/100 |
| 1-year total return | +23.3% | +30.0% |
| 1-year price return | +14.9% | +24.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 13.4B | 81.3M |
| Years paying | 15.8 | 14.1 |
| Sector / category | Energy Limited Partnership | Energy Limited Partnership |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AMLP | EINC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 178.7 | 82.3 |
| Income per year | $736 | $662 |
| Income per month (avg) | $61 | $55 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AMLP · Model EINC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMLP Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | $1.03 | Est. |
| AMLP Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 24, 2027 | $1.03 | Est. |
| AMLP May 12, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | $1.03 | Est. |
| EINC Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $2.011 | Est. |
| EINC Jan 30, 2027 | Feb 13, 2027 | $2.011 | Est. |
| EINC Apr 30, 2027 | May 14, 2027 | $2.011 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AMLPEINC
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AMLP or EINC?
AMLP currently has the higher trailing yield: AMLP yields 7.27% and EINC yields 4.14%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AMLP and EINC pay?
AMLP pays every quarter and EINC pays every quarter. AMLP's next ex-date is Nov 11, 2026 and EINC's is Nov 1, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, AMLP or EINC?
EINC has grown its payout faster: 10.2%/yr vs 8.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is AMLP or EINC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AMLP and EINC differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.