MLPX vs XOP: Which Energy ETF Fits Your Portfolio?

Key Points The Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF provides a significantly higher dividend yield and lower historical max drawdown than the State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF. State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF offers broader exposure to the production sub-industry with 51 holdings compared to 29 for the Global X fund. State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF outperformed on a 1-year total return basis, while the Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF led on 5-year growth.