EMLP Reports 2.8% Yield and 75% Gains Over Five Years

The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) reported a distribution of $0.2993 per share for Q1 2026, continuing a trend of payments between 29 and 31 cents per share over the past two years. EMLP has achieved a 75% gain over the last five years and offers a 2.8% yield, despite a higher expense ratio compared to passive alternatives like the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR). Current WTI crude prices are at $95.96 per barrel, with the EIA predicting U.S. marketed natural gas production to rise from 121.8 Bcf/d in 2026 to 126.8 Bcf/d in 2027. The fund's structure aims to cushion against commodity price swings, potentially benefiting investors in a volatile energy market.