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MLPXvsXLE

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF against Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
MLPX 115XLE 142Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
MLPXXLE
Expense ratio0.45%0.090%
Assets$1.9B$40.6B
Net flow, 1 month—−$951M
Net flow, 1 year—+$15.7B
Return, YTD+18.1%+41.7%
Return, 1 year+15.5%+41.6%
Avg daily volume313K34.4M
Holdings2522
ListedAug 6, 2013Dec 16, 1998
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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