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.
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