Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
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Thanks for weighing in to my threads and seeking insights from this forum.
I find some MLPs provide attractive yield with tax headaches.
Are there ways to capture MLP's attractive yield without tax headaches?
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for weighing in to my threads and seeking insights from this forum.
I find some MLPs provide attractive yield with tax headaches.
Are there ways to capture MLP's attractive yield without tax headaches?
Thanks for sharing.
Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
Many MLPs also offer preferred units. I believe you still have to wait on a K-1 for final numbers, but the MLPs' position should make it simpler. The position of many MLPs seems to be that 100% of the preferred unit distributions are taxed as ordinary income. If you wanted to be aggressive you could file a tax return without the K-1 using distributions as income and then reconcile with amended if they differ (but they shouldn't). The yields on MLP preferred units are often pretty high.
Now, BH is not really the forum for getting into specific MLP preferred units or getting into more of the strategy. MLPs are complex, require study, and need vigilance. They are active, not passive instruments.
Now, BH is not really the forum for getting into specific MLP preferred units or getting into more of the strategy. MLPs are complex, require study, and need vigilance. They are active, not passive instruments.
Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
I thought there were some MLP ETFs (or maybe ETNs) that managed to structure things in a way that eliminated K-1s?
It's been a long time since I last held MLPs -- they were great back in the early to mid 2000s, but I think I sold the last of mine circa 2009 or so.
It's been a long time since I last held MLPs -- they were great back in the early to mid 2000s, but I think I sold the last of mine circa 2009 or so.
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Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
KMI - Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one that converted to a C Corp.watchnerd wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 9:53 pm I thought there were some MLP ETFs (or maybe ETNs) that managed to structure things in a way that eliminated K-1s?
It's been a long time since I last held MLPs -- they were great back in the early to mid 2000s, but I think I sold the last of mine circa 2009 or so.
Williams took its midstream WPZ private through a merger with the parent company, dividends are paid through a C Corp.
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Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
MLPs, like dividend paying stocks and REITs, are not bonds. Classic investing error made by no less than Burton Malkiel. Consider them on the risky side of your asset allocation.
In answer to the OP's question, I bet you can buy them in a tax protected account. But keep in mind that some of those tax headaches are beneficial to lowering your taxes, just like with passed through depreciation with real estate.
In answer to the OP's question, I bet you can buy them in a tax protected account. But keep in mind that some of those tax headaches are beneficial to lowering your taxes, just like with passed through depreciation with real estate.
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I believe that is true.watchnerd wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 9:53 pm I thought there were some MLP ETFs (or maybe ETNs) that managed to structure things in a way that eliminated K-1s?
It's been a long time since I last held MLPs -- they were great back in the early to mid 2000s, but I think I sold the last of mine circa 2009 or so.
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Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
It depends.RIMDBogle wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 9:14 pm Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
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Thanks for weighing in to my threads and seeking insights from this forum.
I find some MLPs provide attractive yield with tax headaches.
Are there ways to capture MLP's attractive yield without tax headaches?
Thanks for sharing.
MLP's can have tax consequences in taxable as well as non-taxable accounts.
Apparently you have done some research, but you need to completely research all aspects of the tax implications regarding both.
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No, don't put MLPs in tax-protected accounts except in very small increments. Tax-protected accounts will get hit by UBIT.White Coat Investor wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 5:06 am MLPs, like dividend paying stocks and REITs, are not bonds. Classic investing error made by no less than Burton Malkiel. Consider them on the risky side of your asset allocation.
In answer to the OP's question, I bet you can buy them in a tax protected account. But keep in mind that some of those tax headaches are beneficial to lowering your taxes, just like with passed through depreciation with real estate.
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Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
Ugh...talking about making it worse.petulant wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:29 amNo, don't put MLPs in tax-protected accounts except in very small increments. Tax-protected accounts will get hit by UBIT.White Coat Investor wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 5:06 am MLPs, like dividend paying stocks and REITs, are not bonds. Classic investing error made by no less than Burton Malkiel. Consider them on the risky side of your asset allocation.
In answer to the OP's question, I bet you can buy them in a tax protected account. But keep in mind that some of those tax headaches are beneficial to lowering your taxes, just like with passed through depreciation with real estate.
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Re: Capturing Yield of MLPs into Fixed income of portfolios?
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
You get exposure to these companies without the K-1s
.87% expense ratio
"All K-1s are received and processed by the Alerian MLP ETF. The Alerian MLP ETF distributes a single Form 1099 to its shareholders. This notice is provided to you for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for further assistance."
https://www.alpsfunds.com/exchange-traded-funds/amlp
I don't recommend it, concentrated risk, but if that's the goal, it's better than a bunch of K-1s every tax year.
Alerian MLP ETF
You get exposure to these companies without the K-1s
.87% expense ratio
"All K-1s are received and processed by the Alerian MLP ETF. The Alerian MLP ETF distributes a single Form 1099 to its shareholders. This notice is provided to you for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for further assistance."
https://www.alpsfunds.com/exchange-traded-funds/amlp
I don't recommend it, concentrated risk, but if that's the goal, it's better than a bunch of K-1s every tax year.