MLPX vs TMLP
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF compared with Tortoise MLP ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
MLPX
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
TMLP
Tortoise MLP ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- TMLP yields more today: 8.29% vs 4.06% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- MLPX is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
- MLPX has the steadier distribution: consistency 60/100 vs 43/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | MLPX | TMLP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $74.55 | $28.00 |
| TTM yield | 4.11% | 5.95% |
| Forward yield | 4.06% | 8.29% |
| Annual payout per share | $3.028 | $2.32 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 8, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | +7.7% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.3% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 60/100 | 43/100 |
| 1-year total return | +23.8% | — |
| 1-year price return | +18.9% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.4B | 36.4M |
| Years paying | 13.0 | 0.8 |
| 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
| MLPX | TMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 134.1 | 357.1 |
| Income per year | $406 | $829 |
| Income per month (avg) | $34 | $69 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model MLPX · Model TMLP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| TMLP Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.58 | Est. |
| TMLP Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.58 | Est. |
| TMLP Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.58 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, MLPX or TMLP?
TMLP currently has the higher trailing yield: MLPX yields 4.11% and TMLP yields 5.95%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do MLPX and TMLP pay?
MLPX pays every quarter and TMLP pays every quarter. MLPX's next ex-date is Nov 8, 2026 and TMLP's is Dec 24, 2026.
Is MLPX or TMLP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. MLPX and TMLP 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.