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Why Investors Should Know About MLPs in 2013

Energy investors should be up on the MLPs set to do very well in 2013.

By Joel South and Taylor Muckerman – Jan 9, 2013 at 4:14PM EST

In the following video segment, Motley Fool energy analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman take a deep dive into master limited partnerships, or MLPs. They discuss what an MLP is and how companies in the energy sector can use them to create tax-deferred cash flows leading to high-yield investments. In addition, this video discusses the MLP space and discusses whether they are still solid investments in 2013. With takeaway capacity in short supply in shale plays throughout North America, MLPs should see increasing distribution growth going forward. 

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About the Author

Joel is a University of Washington graduate and covers energy and materials for The Motley Fool. Be sure to follow The Motley Fool's energy and materials Twitter for all your energy and materials coverage. Follow @tmfenergy

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