MLPX vs EMLP: Which Energy Infrastructure ETF Offers Better Yield?

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) outperforms First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) with lower fees (0.45% vs 0.95%), higher dividend yield (4.2% vs 2.9%), and stronger 5-year returns ($2,318 vs $2,004 on $1,000 invested). MLPX offers pure energy infrastructure exposure while EMLP provides broader diversification with utilities allocation, making MLPX the better choice for most investors despite higher concentration risk.