Legacy Reserves: Top Upstream MLP Loser on October 19
Midstream and Upstream MLP Gainers and Losers on October 19
United States Oil Fund
In the last two parts, we analyzed the best and worst performing midstream MLPs on Monday, October 19. To put those movements into context, we’ll analyze the performance of energy-related ETFs and upstream MLPs on the same day.
The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell 2.6% yesterday. USO tracks the daily movement in WTI (West Texas Intermediate) light crude oil. In yesterday’s trade, WTI crude oil for November delivery settled $1.37 lower, or 2.9%, at $45.89 per barrel. For context, the upstream energy company heavy SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) fell 3.7%.
Upstream MLPs
Most upstream MLPs, which have already lost significant market value since the rout in the energy prices, fell yesterday. They tracked the fall in crude oil prices. The top upstream MLP losers include Legacy Reserves (LGCY), Mid-Con Energy Partners (MCEP), Memorial Production Partners (MEMP), and Vanguard Natural Resources (VNR). They fell 7.2%, 6.8%, 6.1%, and 5.6%, respectively. For an in-depth analysis on the recent operating and market performance of the four largest upstream MLPs, read Tough Times: How 4 Upstream Energy MLPs Are Faring So Far.
Upstream companies’ earnings are significantly tied to crude oil and natural gas prices. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) tracks daily movements in natural gas futures. It rose 0.54%.
Alerian MLP ETF
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) is comprised of 23 midstream energy MLPs. It lost 1.1% yesterday. AMLP underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) by 1.12 percentage points, but outperformed the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) by 2.66 percentage points in yesterday’s trade. SPY tracks the broader S&P 500 Index. It rose marginally by 0.05%. AMLP has returned -20.7% YTD (year-to-date), while SPY fell 1.1% over this timeframe.
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