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Jun 2, 2026 by Eric Trie
Energy Cycle Upside or Midstream Income? XOP vs. MLPX
The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) and the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) both offer energy exposure, but they serve different investor goals. For investors weighing the upside of the commodity cycle against income from energy infrastructure, the differences between these funds go well beyond yield.















