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Retirement income investing should prioritize risk management, income stability, and capital preservation over aggressive growth strategies. To achieve that, investors tend to allocate high-quality value. For example, REITs, infrastructure, midstream and utilities are typical asset classes here.

SS&C ALPS Advisors' midstream ETFs have declared distributions, continuing the two funds' strong track record of generating attractive income for investors regardless of volatility in the broader energy sector. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have each increased distributions for the current quarter.

AMLP offers exposure to strategic energy infrastructure MLPs, providing high yields and simplified tax reporting compared to direct MLP ownership. The ETF is highly concentrated, with top holdings dominating the portfolio, and sports a competitive 7.77% yield, though with higher risk than bonds. Recent improvements in MLP balance sheets and favorable energy trends support a positive outlook, but AMLP's high expense ratio and volatility are key considerations.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its second quarter 2025 distribution of $0.98 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The dividend is payable on May 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 14, 2025. AMLP Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Record Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Payable Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF and the ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastr.

The U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, boosting global equity markets and easing trade tensions. U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop from 145% to 30%, while China will cut tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The tariff reductions are expected to lower input costs, alleviate supply chain pressures, and enhance cross-border commerce in key industries.

This trio of monthly income machines yields over 7%. They have each proven to be dependable income machines and have also outperformed peers over time. They trade at attractive valuations today.

Typically, investors put a focus on high-yield securities if the goal is to live off from portfolio income streams. These high-yielding securities come from BDC, REIT, MLP, CEF and other value-oriented segments. The common drawback of them is the lack of meaningful income growth and tightly correlated exposures.

While some anticipate a mild downturn, others see greater risk depending on policy missteps, prolonged tariffs, and sustained weakness in forward-looking consumer indicators.

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi's Head of Energy Research Stacey Morris analyzes the performance of energy ETFs. After, Vanguard's David Sharp highlights several new fixed income ETFs.

Three major macro factors are causing a lot of turmoil in markets right now. Infrastructure is positioned to benefit from these three major macro factors. I share some specific picks for turning today's market chaos into long-term dividend growth and real wealth.