Ask a Fool: How Is An MLP Different from a Regular Stock?

Master limited partnerships are renowned for those juicy dividends, but it's a little more complex than your average stock. The Fool's Jason Moser walks investors through the key

Jason Moser

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Dec 6, 2013 at 1:00PM

In this edition of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Motley Fool One analyst Jason Moser takes a question from a Fool reader who asks: " I was wondering if you could tell me what exactly is a Master Limited Partnership?" Jason discusses how MLPs are structured, why they can be attractive investments for income investors and some of the risks and challenges associated with investing in MLPs.

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Jason Moser

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Jason A. Moser is an analyst for Motley Fool One. He finds stocks that make money and tells the world about them. He's also won a Buzzy. And an Awessie. Follow @TMFJMo

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Dec 6, 2013 at 1:00PM
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