MLPA Distribution History & Yield

Global X MLP ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Energy Limited Partnership Quarterly payer High yieldMidstream
$57.54
+0.59% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
6.99%
$4.02/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.09%
$4.08/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$4.08
per share, forward
Per payment
$1.02
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Nov 10, 2026 Estimated
in 63 days
Next pay date
Nov 24, 2026
in 77 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 10, 2026
$1.02 per share
Expense ratio
0.77%
AUM 2.4B
Consistency
94/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+4.5%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
4 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
14.2
since Jul 2, 2012
1y total return
+22.8%
price +14.8% + distributions 8.0%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 63 days) Nov 24, 2026 $1.02 $102.00 Estimated
Wed, Feb 10, 2027 (in 155 days) Feb 24, 2027 $1.02 $102.00 Estimated
Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) May 27, 2027 $1.02 $102.00 Estimated
Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 339 days) Aug 27, 2027 $1.02 $102.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MLPA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.08 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Nov 7, 2016 to Aug 10, 2026; most recent $1.02$0.00$0.75$1.50Nov 7, 2016: $1.194Nov '16Feb 7, 2017: $1.194May 5, 2017: $1.194Aug 7, 2017: $1.194Nov 7, 2017: $1.194Feb 8, 2018: $1.194Feb '18May 10, 2018: $1.158Aug 9, 2018: $1.14Nov 8, 2018: $1.122Feb 7, 2019: $1.092May 7, 2019: $1.092May '19Aug 7, 2019: $1.062Nov 7, 2019: $1.062Feb 7, 2020: $1.098May 7, 2020: $0.90Aug 7, 2020: $0.90Aug '20Nov 6, 2020: $0.90Feb 5, 2021: $0.825May 7, 2021: $0.775Aug 6, 2021: $0.725Nov 5, 2021: $0.725Nov '21Feb 7, 2022: $0.725May 6, 2022: $0.75Aug 5, 2022: $0.77Nov 7, 2022: $0.77Feb 7, 2023: $0.77Feb '23May 5, 2023: $0.84Aug 7, 2023: $0.84Nov 7, 2023: $0.87Feb 7, 2024: $0.87May 7, 2024: $0.90May '24Aug 7, 2024: $0.90Nov 7, 2024: $0.91Feb 7, 2025: $0.935May 7, 2025: $0.935Aug 7, 2025: $0.935Aug '25Nov 7, 2025: $0.98Feb 9, 2026: $1.00May 11, 2026: $1.02Aug 10, 2026: $1.02

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$3.00$6.002017: $4.776$4.77620172018: $4.614$4.61420182019: $4.308$4.30820192020: $3.798$3.79820202021: $3.05$3.0520212022: $3.015$3.01520222023: $3.32$3.3220232024: $3.58$3.5820242025: $3.785$3.78520252026 (YTD): $3.04$3.042026 YTD

How much MLPA do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month295$16,924$1,200
$500 / month1,471$84,618$6,000
$1,000 / month2,942$169,235$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.09%. $10,000 in MLPA would currently pay about $709 a year ($59 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

MLPA distribution history

Show all 57 payments
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 10, 2026 $1.02 +0.0%
May 11, 2026 $1.02 +2.0%
Feb 9, 2026 $1.00 +2.0%
Nov 7, 2025 $0.98 +4.8%
Aug 7, 2025 $0.935 +0.0%
May 7, 2025 $0.935 +0.0%
Feb 7, 2025 $0.935 +2.7%
Nov 7, 2024 $0.91 +1.1%
Aug 7, 2024 $0.90 +0.0%
May 7, 2024 $0.90 +3.4%
Feb 7, 2024 $0.87 +0.0%
Nov 7, 2023 $0.87 +3.6%
Aug 7, 2023 $0.84 +0.0%
May 5, 2023 $0.84 +9.1%
Feb 7, 2023 $0.77 +0.0%
Nov 7, 2022 $0.77 +0.0%
Aug 5, 2022 $0.77 +2.7%
May 6, 2022 $0.75 +3.4%
Feb 7, 2022 $0.725 +0.0%
Nov 5, 2021 $0.725 +0.0%
Aug 6, 2021 $0.725 -6.5%
May 7, 2021 $0.775 -6.1%
Feb 5, 2021 $0.825 -8.3%
Nov 6, 2020 $0.90 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

MLPA's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).

Its share price moved +14.8% over the past year.

This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.

About Global X MLP ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. Moreover, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in securities that have economic characteristics of the Master Limited Partnership ("MLP") asset class. The underlying index is intended to give investors a means of tracking the performance of the energy infrastructure MLP asset class in the United States. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: Global X Funds. Category: Energy Limited Partnership. First distribution on our records: Jul 2, 2012. 57 payments tracked.

MLPA distribution FAQ

When is MLPA's next ex-distribution date?

MLPA's next ex-distribution date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 63 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.02 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.

How often does MLPA pay distributions?

MLPA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.02 per share with an ex-date of Aug 10, 2026.

What is MLPA's distribution yield?

MLPA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.99%, based on $4.02 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.08 per share, is 7.09%.

How much does MLPA pay per share?

MLPA pays about $1.02 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $408.00 a year.

Has MLPA grown or cut its distribution?

MLPA has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.5% a year (+8.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of MLPA do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.09%, you would need about 295 shares of MLPA (roughly $16,924 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.

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