EINC vs MLPX
VanEck Energy Income ETF compared with Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EINC
VanEck Energy Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
MLPX
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- EINC yields more today: 6.62% vs 3.96% (forward).
- EINC has grown its payout faster: 10.2%/yr vs 7.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year EINC delivered the higher total return: +30.0% vs +29.3% (price change plus payouts).
- MLPX is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 0.46% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EINC | MLPX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $121.49 | $76.53 |
| TTM yield | 4.14% | 4.00% |
| Forward yield | 6.62% | 3.96% |
| Annual payout per share | $8.044 | $3.028 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) | Nov 8, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | +50.7% | +7.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.2% | +7.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 60/100 |
| 1-year total return | +30.0% | +29.3% |
| 1-year price return | +24.8% | +24.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 81.3M | 3.7B |
| Years paying | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| 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
| EINC | MLPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 82.3 | 130.7 |
| Income per year | $662 | $396 |
| Income per month (avg) | $55 | $33 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EINC · Model MLPX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| MLPX Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | $0.757 | Est. |
| MLPX Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| MLPX May 7, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EINCMLPX
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, EINC or MLPX?
EINC currently has the higher trailing yield: EINC yields 4.14% and MLPX yields 4.00%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EINC and MLPX pay?
EINC pays every quarter and MLPX pays every quarter. EINC's next ex-date is Nov 1, 2026 and MLPX's is Nov 8, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EINC or MLPX?
EINC has grown its payout faster: 10.2%/yr vs 7.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EINC or MLPX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EINC and MLPX 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.