Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) is a energy sector ETF. As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores MLPA 4.4 out of 10 — highest on Risk (8.7), lowest on Growth (1.2). It trades at 12.0 times earnings, against its own median of 11.6. Its ten largest holdings are 91% of the fund.
What stands out in MLPA's data
U.S. midstream MLPs that move oil and gas for fees.
Trades at a higher price relative to earnings than most energy-income peers — you pay more for the same cash flow.
Its trailing EBITDA multiple of 9.3x sits above the category median of 8.8x. Top holdings concentration is 98.9%, and return on invested capital trails at 12.5%.
A focused income sleeve for an energy allocation, built on pipeline tolls.
How is MLPA rated? ETF Copilot scores Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) 4.4 out of 10
As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) 4.4 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 4.4 / 10
- Growth: 1.2 / 10
- Value: 4.7 / 10
- Risk: 8.7 / 10
- Quality: 4.4 / 10
- Return: 4.6 / 10
Is MLPA expensive right now? It trades at 12.0 times earnings, against its own median of 11.6
As of October 9, 2026, MLPA is more expensive than 60% of its own last 8 years.
Trailing 12 months, built from MLPA's holdings. How we calculate this →
What's inside MLPA?
What's inside MLPA: Size (Large 45%, Mid 29%, Small 26%); Geography (International 0%, US 100%).
What are MLPA's top holdings? The ten largest are 91% of the fund
Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, Mplx, Plains ALL American Pipeline, Western Midstream Partners, Sunoco, Hess Midstream, Cheniere Energy Partners, USA Compression Partners and Genesis Energy are MLPA's largest holdings, in that order.
More concentrated than 82% of Energy ETFs.
Half of MLPA's weight sits in its 5 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 11 equally weighted holdings.
What is MLPA's expense ratio? 0.77% a year
As of October 9, 2026, MLPA charges 0.77% a year, yields 7.46% and holds $2.3B in assets across 13 positions.
| Measure | MLPA |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.77% |
| Dividend yield | 7.46% |
| Assets under management | $2.3B |
| Holdings | 13 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
Cite this
ETF Copilot, “Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 9, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/mlpa
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