MLPA Performance — Global X MLP ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
MLPA returned +5.87% year to date and +16.19% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +16.99% over 3 years and +15.99% over 5 years. The fund trailed its Energy Equity category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $160, against $195 for the category, and to $116 over one year, against $134. Volatility over the past three years was 13.07% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $201.8M, and assets reached $2.10B.
MLPA Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Global X MLP ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Energy Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | MLPA | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $116 | $134 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $160 | $195 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $210 | $274 |
| Since data start (Sep 2019 – May 2026) | $192 | $307 |
MLPA Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +5.87% |
| 1 year | +16.19% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.99% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +15.99% |
MLPA Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Global X MLP ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +5.87% |
| 2025 | +4.01% |
| 2024 | +22.64% |
| 2023 | +20.55% |
| 2022 | +31.10% |
| 2021 | +31.71% |
| 2020 | −10.84% |
| 2019 (Sep–Dec) | −23.44% |
MLPA Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +6.3% | −1.4% | −2.7% | +3.0% | +0.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +7.2% | −6.1% | +1.5% | −7.2% | −0.1% | −0.6% | +2.4% | +1.9% | +4.0% | −0.8% | −3.2% | +6.0% |
| 2024 | +3.5% | −3.6% | +0.1% | −1.1% | +3.7% | +0.6% | +0.3% | +3.8% | +12.5% | −0.9% | −0.3% | +2.8% |
| 2023 | +5.0% | −3.9% | +0.3% | +1.3% | −0.8% | +0.1% | +3.9% | +3.2% | +5.8% | −0.4% | +1.9% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | +10.7% | +4.2% | +6.7% | +0.2% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +12.4% | −12.8% | +0.1% | +11.0% | −6.5% | −1.1% |
| 2021 | +5.8% | +2.4% | +6.8% | +7.1% | +8.1% | −3.4% | −6.2% | +4.4% | −7.7% | +5.2% | +3.0% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | −6.0% | +7.7% | +8.6% | +47.9% | −48.0% | −0.4% | −3.1% | −8.1% | +22.4% | +3.6% | −13.7% | +8.4% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | −5.4% | −5.5% | +1.3% | −15.5% |
MLPA Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 13.07%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.96 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +12.55% (Sep 2024)
- Worst month: −7.22% (Apr 2025)
MLPA Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Global X MLP ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $201.8M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $275.7M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 3.73×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $29.6M | $0 | $29.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $7K | $22.3M | −$22.3M |
| Mar 2026 | $1.7M | $6.0M | −$4.4M |
| Feb 2026 | $65.6M | $12.1M | $53.5M |
| Jan 2026 | $48.6M | $0 | $48.6M |
| Dec 2025 | $21.0M | $3.1M | $17.8M |
| Nov 2025 | $6.9M | $1.5M | $5.4M |
| Oct 2025 | $12.0M | $2.9M | $9.2M |
| Sep 2025 | $11.1M | $21.5M | −$10.4M |
| Aug 2025 | $9.1M | $0 | $9.1M |
| Jul 2025 | $9.1M | $3.5M | $5.6M |
| Jun 2025 | $61.0M | $992K | $60.0M |
MLPA Assets Under Management
Net assets of Global X MLP ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $2.10B |
| 2026-02-28 | $2.12B |
| 2025-11-30 | $1.83B |
| 2025-08-31 | $1.86B |
| 2025-05-31 | $1.76B |
| 2025-02-28 | $1.86B |
| 2024-11-30 | $1.75B |
| 2024-08-31 | $1.56B |
| 2024-05-31 | $1.62B |
| 2024-02-29 | $1.50B |
| 2023-11-30 | $1.49B |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.37B |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.