What 2022 Taught Us About MLPs As An Inflation Hedge

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Jun. 08, 2025 1:00 PM ETAMLP, AMZA, KYN, TYG, MLPX, EMO, SRV, NML, EMLP, ENFR, ATMP, MLPA, MLPB, AMUB, EINC, USAI, UMI, TPYP, AMJB, ALEFX, MLPR1 CommentInfrastructure Capital Advisors163 Followers(9min)SummaryWe think master limited partnerships can be effective, if not better, at delivering inflation protection.We believe MLPs stood out in 2022 largely because of two structural traits that mattered when everything else was breaking: attractive yields and capital discipline.While other capital-intensive sectors saw borrowing costs spike and margins tighten, MLPs kept interest expenses relatively stable.vaeenma/iStock via Getty ImagesIt’s widely accepted that a basket of broad commodities makes a decent hedge against inflation. But are they really the best tool for the job? For the average investor, accessing commodities usually means using futures-based ETFs.This article was written byInfrastructure Capital Advisors163 FollowersInfrastructure Capital Advisors ("Infrastructure Capital") is a leading provider of investment management solutions designed to meet the needs of income-focused investors. Jay Hatfield is CEO and CIO of the investment team. Mr. Hatfield is the lead portfolio manager of the InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (NYSE: SCAP), InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (NYSE: ICAP), InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE: AMZA), Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE: PFFA), InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE: PFFR), and a series of private accounts. Infrastructure Capital frequently appears on or is quoted in Fox Business, CNBC, Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, TD Ameritrade Network, and Bloomberg Radio/TV. The team at Infrastructure Capital publishes a monthly market and economic report, quarterly commentaries, investing primers, and asset class and strategy research. In addition, Infrastructure Capital hosts a monthly webinar and attends industry conferences in an effort to provide educational investing resources.Comment(1)Recommended For You