Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) Performance
MLPX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +27.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +32.3% total return
- 5 years
- +19.5% a year
- 10 years
- +11.4% a year
- Since first price
- +9.3% a year since 2013
MLPX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MLPX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.9% | +2.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.9% | −3.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.6% | +4.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +27.2% | +23.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +32.3% | +26.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +101.5%+26.3%/yr | +74.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +143.9%+19.5%/yr | +89.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +194.0%+11.4%/yr | +67.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 7, 2013 | +223.4%+9.3%/yr | +66.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: MLPX vs SPY
From Aug 7, 2013: MLPX grew to $32,335, SPY to $56,157.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MLPX returns by calendar year
8 of 12 full years positive. Best 2024 (+42.9%), worst 2015 (−35.3%). 2026 is year to date.
MLPX annual returns table
| Year | MLPX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +27.2% | −9.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.0% | −16.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +42.9% | −9.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.8% | −10.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +21.5% | −19.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +39.6% | −14.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −20.3% | −62.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +19.0% | −15.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −15.5% | −25.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −4.5% | −16.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +36.1% | −25.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −35.3% | −45.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +16.2% | −17.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
MLPX largest drawdowns
Now 2.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2014 | −70.6% | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 2, 2022 | 5.5 years | 7.5 years |
| Jun 7, 2022 | −19.7% | Jul 6, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 | 29 days | 1.2 years |
| Jan 21, 2025 | −16.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | 3 months | 1.0 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MLPX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.0% | +20.2% | +10.4% | +9.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% | 18.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.17 | 0.89 | 0.43 | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.16 | 1.46 | 0.63 | 0.59 |
| Best month | +14.5% | +14.5% | +33.3% | +33.3% |
| Worst month | −8.1% | −13.1% | −40.5% | −40.5% |
| Best 12 months | +50.6% | +50.6% | +87.5% | +87.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.7% | −7.1% | −50.5% | −50.5% |
| Positive months | 75% | 70% | 62% | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.34 | 0.63 | 1.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.26 | 0.53 | 0.65 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
MLPX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 147 | −50.5% | +10.7% | +87.5% | 68% |
| 3-year (a year) | 123 | −21.3% | +7.5% | +38.3% | 69% |
| 5-year (a year) | 99 | −15.8% | +6.4% | +36.2% | 74% |
| 10-year (a year) | 39 | +3.9% | +7.0% | +14.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2013. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MLPX performance overview
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) returned +32.3% over the past year and +11.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2013 it has returned +9.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $32,335. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −70.6%, from Sep 5, 2014 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 2.0 years to get back to the old high. MLPX finished 8 of its 12 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+42.9%) and the worst 2015 (−35.3%). Volatility has been 24.8% a year.
Related: MLPX chart, MLPX holdings, MLPX dividends, MLPX valuation. See the MLPX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MLPX performance FAQ
What is the MLPX return over the past year?
MLPX returned +32.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 26.4%.
What is the average annual return of MLPX?
MLPX has returned +19.5% a year over 5 years, +11.4% a year over 10 years, +9.3% a year since August 7, 2013 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in MLPX be worth?
$10,000 invested in MLPX at its first recorded close on August 7, 2013 would be worth about $32,335 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MLPX?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −35.3%. The best was 2024 at +42.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MLPX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −70.6% between September 5, 2014 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on March 2, 2022, 2.0 years after the bottom.
How volatile is MLPX?
Over the past 3 years MLPX had an annualized volatility of 15.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.17 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).