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The short version

Where MLPI stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.

MLPI at a glance

NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI): Hold, 55/100 on CleaRank's AI score.

  • Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($53.23 and $54.46).
  • Fund Expense ratio 0.68%, $907.2M in net assets.

Figures as of October 15, 2026.

CleaRank Financial AI

The NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI) is an actively managed fund focused on North American energy infrastructure, including MLPs and related companies.

The fund aims to generate monthly distributions through an options-based income strategy. Its portfolio is concentrated in large pipeline, storage, and energy logistics operators. The fund's strategy blends sector exposure with income generation and tax-aware mechanics within the energy infrastructure category. MLPI's recent performance shows a 1-month return of -7.17% and a 3-month return of -5.03%.

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Figures we compute ourselves from MLPI's own price history. Tap one to see it in context.

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Price and trading

The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.

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Trend checks

0/4
  • Price above its 50-day average ›
    The price of $51.43 is 3.4% below the 50-day simple moving average of $53.23.
  • Price above its 200-day average ›
    The price is 5.6% below the 200-day simple moving average of $54.46.
  • 50-day average above the 200-day ›
    The 50-day average ($53.23) is 2.3% below the 200-day average ($54.46), the arrangement of a falling longer-term trend.
  • In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
    The price sits at 24% of its 52-week range, between $49.15 and $58.47.

MLPI share price

Pick a period: each tab shows how far MLPI has moved over it, to the last close.

Jan '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
Start $49.83 Dec 18, 2025
Latest close $51.43 Oct 15, 2026
High $58.30 May 19, 2026
Low $49.31 Jan 7, 2026

Today's trading

Where MLPI sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.

Day range 2.87% wide
$51.43
$50.88 $52.34
52-week range 24% of the way up
$51.43
$49.15 $58.47
Open
$52.34
Previous close
$52.30
Volume
437.48K
17% above average
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Fund facts and valuation

What the fund holds, what it costs and how it is valued.

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Fund checks

0/3
  • Expense ratio at or below 0.20% ›
    The fund charges 0.68% a year, $68.00 on a $10,000 holding.
  • Over $1B in net assets ›
    Net assets total $907.2M.
  • No sector above 35% of the fund ›
    The largest sector, Energy, makes up 94.1% of the fund.

MLPI Fund Facts

NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF is an actively managed exchange-traded fund focused on North American energy infrastructure businesses, including master limited partnerships and related companies involved in transportation, storage, and processing of energy resources. The fund seeks to combine exposure to this essential midstream segment with an options-based income strategy, using call writing to help generate recurring monthly distributions.

Issuer
Neos Funds
Category
Energy Limited Partnership
Inception
Dec 17, 2025
Expense ratio
0.68%
Net assets
$907.21M
YTD return
12.20%

Sector weights

Energy 94.1%
Utilities 5.9%

Trailing total returns

Period MLPI
YTD 12.20%
1 month -7.17%
3 months -5.03%

As of Oct 15, 2026, MLPI has an expense ratio of 0.68% and $907.21M in net assets.

Fund reference data as of Oct 15, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change.

Key statistics

The headline figures for MLPI.

Net Assets
907.21M
Expense Ratio
0.68%
Yield
12.85%
Day High
$52.34
Day Low
$50.88
52 Week High
58.47
52 Week Low
49.15

What the numbers say

CleaRank Financial AI's reading of MLPI's holdings, performance and risks.

The fund

The NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI) holds approximately 98.37% in stocks and 1.85% in cash, with a significant concentration in the Energy sector at 94.11% and 5.89% in Utilities.

The fund's expense ratio is 0.68%, costing $68.00 per $10,000 invested. Its net assets stand at $907,212,480. The fund's strategy is to provide exposure to essential midstream energy businesses and generate income through options. The sector's strong weighting suggests a focus on the performance drivers within energy infrastructure.

Performance
Its underlying holdings are in the energy infrastructure sector. This sector's performance is influenced by commodity prices and demand for energy transportation and storage. The aggregate earnings trends of its constituent companies in the energy midstream space would indirectly impact its overall value and income generation capabilities.
Key risks
MLPI faces concentration risk due to its heavy weighting in the Energy sector (94.11%). A downturn in energy prices or regulatory changes affecting midstream operations could significantly impact the fund's performance. The active management and options strategy also introduce specific risks related to execution and market volatility. Recent negative returns in the 1-month and 3-month periods highlight potential short-term headwinds.
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AI analysis and technicals

CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.

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Momentum checks

1/3
  • RSI not overbought or oversold ›
    The 14-day RSI is 43.0, in neutral territory.
  • RSI above 50 ›
    An RSI of 43.0 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.
  • MACD line above zero ›
    The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.

CleaRank AI analysis of MLPI

The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.

AI analyst consensus
55/100
Hold
What the AI sees
MLPI is currently trading below its 50-day SMA of $53.23 and its 200-day SMA of $54.46, indicating a bearish trend. The 20-day EMA is at $52.14, above the current price of $51.43. The 14-day RSI is at 42.95, which is in neutral territory. The Stochastic indicator is at 45.35, also suggesting neutral momentum. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is at -2.84, indicating a slight bearish bias. The nearest support level is the current price, with resistance found at the 20-day EMA and the 50-day SMA.
ProTips
  1. Monitor the 50-day and 200-day SMAs for potential trend reversals.
Market outlook
The outlook for MLPI is cautiously neutral to bearish in the short-to-medium term, primarily driven by its technical positioning. Trading below key moving averages suggests continued downward pressure or consolidation. However, the neutral RSI and Stochastic indicators indicate that the ETF is not currently oversold, leaving room for potential bounces but also suggesting a lack of strong buying conviction. The concentration in the energy sector means that macro trends in energy prices and infrastructure demand will be critical drivers. A sustained move above the 50-day SMA would be needed to signal a shift towards a more bullish technical outlook.

Technical indicators

Momentum and trend for MLPI, from its daily closes.

Technical rating Bearish 0 of 4 signals bullish
  • RSI Neutral
  • SMA cross Bearish
  • Price vs SMA Bearish
  • MACD Bearish
Momentum Neutral
43.014-day RSI
Oversold <30 Neutral Overbought >70
MACD (12, 26) -0.314 Bearish
Trend Death cross
-3.4%price against the 50-day average
200-day $54.46 50-day $53.23 Price $51.43
Price against the 200-day -5.6% Bearish

As of October 15, 2026, with MLPI at $51.43, its 14-day RSI is 43.0 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $53.23 and its 200-day is $54.46.

Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).

What MLPI moves with

Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.

-1 0 +1
S&P 500 (SPY) -0.15 Weak
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) -0.18 Weak
Bitcoin (BTC) -0.01 Weak
Gold (XAU) -0.07 Weak

As of October 15, 2026, MLPI's 1-year correlation of daily returns is -0.15 with S&P 500 (SPY), -0.18 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), -0.01 with Bitcoin (BTC) and -0.07 with gold (XAU).

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A trade plan, if you want one

Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.

MLPI trade plan

Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.

Your bias
Risk per trade 2%
Conservative Aggressive
Portfolio value
$
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Entry Strategies pick an entry style

Conservative
$50.92
Slight discount to current
Wait for small dip
Aggressive
$51.43
At current price
Enter now if confident

Risk management

Stop loss
$48.73
Max loss
-4.3%
Volatility-adjusted stop Set from the RSI (43.0) and recent volatility.

Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)

Target 1
$52.44
+3% (Conservative) +2.0% (Aggressive)
Target 2
$53.46
+5% (Conservative) +4.0% (Aggressive)
Target 3
$54.99
+8% (Conservative) +6.9% (Aggressive)

These levels come from MLPI's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.

Risk profile

How much MLPI tends to move, against the market and on its own.

Daily volatility
0.98%
30-day standard deviation
52-week range
$51.43
$49.15 24% of the way up $58.47

Compare MLPI

Put MLPI side by side with other etfs and benchmarks.

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The long record

MLPI's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.

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Track record checks

2/3
  • Average daily move under 2% ›
    The price has moved 0.98% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).
  • Recovered from its worst fall ›
    The worst fall was 13.9%, from May 2026 to September 2026; the price is still 11.8% below that peak.
  • Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
    $10,000 invested in December 2025 is now worth $11,839, against $11,499 in the S&P 500 (SPY).

MLPI Drawdowns & Recovery

Worst fall, past year
-13.9%
May 2026 to September 2026
Recovery
Not yet
still 11.8% below the May 2026 peak
From the 1-year high
-11.8%
highest close, May 2026

As of October 15, 2026, MLPI's worst peak-to-trough fall over the past year with dividends reinvested was -13.9% (May 2026 to September 2026); it is still 11.8% below that peak.

From daily closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.

Growth of $10,000

What $10,000 put into MLPI in December 2025 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.

MLPI today
$11,839
from $10,000 in December 2025, dividends reinvested
S&P 500 today
$11,499
the same $10,000 in SPY
Ahead of the index by
$340.17
1.0x the index result
Total change
+18%
1.2x the starting amount
Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26Jun '26Jul '26Sep '26Oct '26
MLPI S&P 500 (SPY)

Against the market: MLPI beat the S&P 500 over this period: $11,839 against $11,499.

A $10,000 investment in MLPI in December 2025 would be worth about $11,839 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $11,499 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).

Seasonal patterns

Which calendar months have been kind to MLPI, and which have not.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Strongest month, April: an average of +9.52%.

Weakest month, March: an average of -11.08%.

This month, October: has averaged -5.82%. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.

Average return for each calendar month over the stored price history; treat short histories with caution.

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Long-term scenarios

Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.

Monte Carlo projection

Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in MLPI, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.

Downside, 2036
$10,903
10th percentile
Base case, 2036
$19,432
median path
Upside, 2036
$34,633
90th percentile
202620282030203220342036
Upside (90th) Base case (median) Downside (10th) 10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in MLPI today could grow to about $19,432 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $34,633 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $10,903 (above the amount invested: over ten years most simulated paths of a rising, moderately volatile asset end higher). Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.

MLPI 2030 Scenarios (Monte Carlo)

The same simulation in share prices, year by year.

Price today
$51.43
Base case, 2030
$67.08
1.3x over 4 years
Range, 2030
$46.55 to $96.68
10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $67.08 for MLPI by 2030 in the base case, from $51.43 today (1.3x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $46.55. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on MLPI's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.

MLPI simulated price paths by year
Year 10th percentile Base case 90th percentile range base today
2027 $45.78 $54.96 $65.98
2028 $45.36 $58.74 $76.06
2029 $45.74 $62.77 $86.15
2030 $46.55 $67.08 $96.68
2031 $47.64 $71.69 $108

Method: a lognormal simulation of MLPI's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.

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Questions people ask

Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expense ratio for the NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI)?
The expense ratio for MLPI is 0.68%, which translates to a cost of $68.00 per $10,000 invested annually. This fee covers the management and operational costs of the fund.
What sectors does MLPI concentrate its investments in?
MLPI is heavily concentrated in the Energy sector, holding approximately 94.11% of its assets. A smaller portion, 5.89%, is allocated to Utilities. This focus provides specialized exposure to North American energy infrastructure.
What is the current technical outlook for MLPI?
MLPI is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($53.23 and $54.46), suggesting a bearish trend. The 14-day RSI is neutral at 42.95, and the Stochastic indicator is also neutral at 45.35, indicating a lack of strong momentum in either direction.
What is the overall health score of MLPI?
MLPI has a health score of 4, suggesting a moderate level of overall health. This score likely considers factors such as fund structure, sector exposure, and recent performance trends.
What is MLPI's biggest drop in the past year?
NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the past year was -13.9%, from May 2026 to September 2026 (with dividends reinvested). It has not regained that peak yet and is still 11.8% below it.
How closely does MLPI move with the stock market?
Over the past year MLPI's daily returns were weakly inversely correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (-0.15). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): -0.18; Bitcoin (BTC): -0.01; Gold (XAU): -0.07. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
What would $10,000 invested in MLPI be worth today?
$10,000 put into MLPI in December 2025 would be worth about $11,839 today with dividends reinvested, against about $11,499 for the same amount in the S&P 500 on the same basis.
What does CleaRank's simulation show for MLPI in 2030?
CleaRank's Monte Carlo simulation, built from MLPI's own historical volatility, puts the 2030 base case near $67.08, with 10th and 90th percentile outcomes of $46.55 and $96.68. It is a range of simulated outcomes, not a price target.
How volatile is MLPI?
MLPI's daily price moves average 0.98% (30-day standard deviation of daily returns). Over the past 52 weeks it traded between $49.15 and $58.47.

Disclaimer: CleaRank.com is a financial data and analytics provider, not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial regulatory body. The ETF analysis and AI-generated insights presented for MLPI are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. ETFs are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. ETF performance depends on the underlying index or assets it tracks, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Expense ratios, tracking error, and liquidity vary by fund. All trade setups and performance metrics shown are hypothetical, hindsight-based, and simulated. Market data is provided "as-is" and may be delayed by 15 minutes or more. Investors should read the fund prospectus carefully before investing. Consult a qualified financial advisor for personalized guidance. Analysis generated on October 16, 2026.

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