Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF [ENFR]

After weakness struck energy markets beginning mid-June, the sector bounced back in July with midstream ETFs capturing some of the greatest inflows YTD.  The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) saw $94 million and $4 million in net inflows during July.

Equities – and particularly the growthiest segments of the market – staged a recovery rally last month despite data showing increasing headwinds for the U.S. economy, including GDP decline for the second consecutive quarter, persistently high inflation, and slowing earnings growth.

ENFR is an energy infrastructure exchange-traded fund. The Fund is composed primarily of natural gas assets.

High-yield ETFs can be helpful in times of volatility. Many investors may not wish to invest in individual stocks, and ETFs can be a good alternative to diversify risk.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) reported a 20.3% rise in quarterly adjusted profit during its second quarter earnings release Wednesday. During the second quarter, KMI generated $1.176 billion, or $0.52 per share, of distributable cash flow, compared to $1,025 million in the second quarter of 2021, according to a statement from the firm.

Inflation in the U.S. reached 9.1% in June, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending November 1981, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.3% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.0% in May, according to the Labor Department.

Energy inputs are always going to be cyclical with the economy. This is the primary topic of this week's “ETF Report” on Yahoo Finance.

Kinder Morgan and its partners are moving forward with the Permian Highway Pipeline expansion. Permian Highway Pipeline, LLC (PHP) has reached a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with its expansion project after securing binding firm transportation agreements for all available capacity, according to a statement from Kinder Morgan.

Williams (WMB) has reached a final investment decision on its clean energy project, the Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG), to serve industrial and LNG export markets along the Gulf Coast. Williams intends to create opportunities to pursue additional market access projects as well as develop carbon capture and storage infrastructure that will further decarbonize the natural [.

The macro backdrop remains constructive for energy equities as they continue to benefit from higher commodity prices and continued inflationary pressures, according to a recent insight from ALPS. Earnings season for midstream companies wrapped up in early May, closing a strong reporting period characterized by numerous earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) beats, [.