FEI

Weekly Report: what happened at FEI last week (1127-1201)?

U.S. Natural Gas: Winter Weather, Prices, And Production

Natural gas prices in the u.s. Have been softer in 2023 after a warm winter sent prices tumbling last winter. Winter weather can be a wildcard for natural gas prices. Despite weaker prices, natural gas production growth is expected to continue. New lng export capacity is adding incremental demand, creating growth opportunities for energy infrastructure companies.

FEI: Proposed ETF Conversion Offers Arbitrage Opportunity

First trust mlp and energy income fund common is a top-performing mlp/midstream cef. Fei is owned in our tactical income-100 portfolio. Proposed etf conversion offers arbitrage opportunity for fei investors. Merger is expected to eliminate the cef discount and provide an opportunity to exit at nav.

Weekly Report: what happened at FEI last week (1120-1124)?

Weekly Report: what happened at FEI last week (1113-1117)?

Q3 2023 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: C-Corps Remain More Active

Six constituents in the broad alerian midstream energy index collectively repurchased $745 million in equity in 3q23. Cheniere energy led the way with $357 million in buybacks. Corporations were more active with buybacks this quarter than midstream mlps. Canadian c-corps remained on the sidelines. Buybacks continue to compete with other capital allocation priorities. Midstream/mlp buyback activity moderates in 3z23.

Weekly Report: what happened at FEI last week (1106-1110)?

CEF Weekly Review: The Best Kind Of CEF Merger

Cef market valuation and performance through the first week of november. Cefs experienced a rebound with all sectors rallying across navs and discounts. Reits were in the lead with a nearly 14% gain. Several first trust energy/mlp cefs have announced a merger into a new etf.