VLPAX Virtus Duff & Phelps Sel MLP & Engy A Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

The most notable companies in this group are MARATHON PETROLEUM Corp (NYSE:MPC), Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), Cheniere Energy (ASE:LNG), Targa Resources Corp (NYSE:TRGP), Plains GP Holdings LP (NASDAQ:PAGP).

The investment seeks total return with a secondary objective of income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and/or other equity securities in energy and energy-related industries. Its allocation to ETNs and/or structured notes will vary over time, has generally been in the 0-3% range, and will not exceed 10% of assets. The fund is non-diversified.

The average market capitalization across the Virtus Duff & Phelps Sel MLP & Engy A MF is 26.91B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.59B to 46.21B. MPC holds the highest valuation in this group at 46.21B. The lowest valued company is HESM at 1.59B.

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Virtus Duff & Phelps Sel MLP & Engy A MF was 38%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 9% and the average quarterly volume growth was 52%