As pass-through entities, master limited partnerships can't be evaluated the same way are favorite C-corporations are. In this video, Fool.com Aimee Duffy takes a look at the distribution coverage ratio, explaining what it is, why it matters, and what investors need to consider before they buy an MLP.
What investors need to know about the distribution coverage ratio.
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