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AMLP's 7.7% yield and NLR's nuclear exposure define energy ETF choice

10/17/2026

The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) offer investors two distinct paths into the energy sector, with AMLP providing a higher income stream and lower volatility, while NLR targets the nuclear supply chain with a lower fee structure.

AMLP focuses on master limited partnerships that manage pipelines and storage, making it a concentrated play on midstream infrastructure.

The fund is heavily weighted toward the energy sector, which accounts for 98% of its portfolio, with the remaining 2% in utilities.

Its largest positions include Sunoco at 12.6%, Plains All American Pipeline LP at 12.6%, and MPLX at 12.5%. Launched in 2010, AMLP has a 1.01% expense ratio.