The first master limited partnership (MLP) was formed by Apache Oil Company in 1981. In 1987 Congress legislated the rules for publicly traded partnerships in Internal Revenue Code Section 7704. MLPs ...
When oil prices dropped in late 2014, investors turned their backs on almost every investment tied to the energy sector. Oil and gas stocks fell sharply, making the energy sector the S&P 500’s ...
Among the hottest corners of the stock market in recent years have been energy focused master limited partnerships. But amid the recent tumult, MLPs have been one of the hardest hit corners of the ...
MLPs in IRAs Are Not Recommended. Why Is Not Entirely Clear to Investors. A Real-World Example Clarifies the Risks. My contributions to Seeking Alpha are mostly limited to situations where I feel I ...