In the first installment of this two-part series, we explain why NGL prices will likely remain volatile in coming years. Next week's issue will focus on the extent to which fluctuations in the price of these commodities will impact the 17 publicly traded partnerships that own natural gas-processing assets. Read More

Northern Tier Energy LP (NYSE: NTI) went public toward the end of July, but the number of prospective MLP IPOs remained at 15 after High-Crush Partners LP (NYSE: HCLP) filed its S-1 statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More

In the past 12 months, 15 prospective publicly traded partnerships have filed registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. But this structure isn't for everyone. Read More

What's driving the sudden surge in downstream MLP IPOs, especially those that own and operate wholesale fuel distribution assets? Read More

Deal flow has picked up for mistream assets in the Marcellus Shale, but acquisitions of upstream properties have stalled because of ultra-depressed natural gas prices. Read More

For income-seeking investors, initial public offerings of master limited partnerships can be a lucrative opportunity to buy into long-term growth stories at favorable valuations. Read More

The recent pullback in the stock market gives investors an opportunity to lock in elevated yields on units of our favorite master limited partnerships. Read More

Ignore the braying of the crowd. The scandal surrounding Chesapeake Energy has nothing to do with the company’s fundamentals. Read More

Investors shouldn't worry about the federal government imposing restrictive regulations on hydraulic fracturing. Read More

Recent deal flow in the Marcellus Shale highlights a number of key trends. Read More