Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both AMLP and CSB fall intoTier 3: Specialty. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | AMLP | CSB |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 3.94% | 0.00% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | -4.10% | 0.00% |
| Max Drawdown | -15.01% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
AMLP (Alerian MLP) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Alerian. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $10.6B in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
CSB (VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Victory Capital Management Inc.. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $260.6M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
In the head-to-head battle of AMLP vs CSB, the choice depends on your specific goal. AMLP wins for Immediate Income with a 8.04% yield. However, AMLP is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
AMLP
Annual Yield: 8.04%
$670/mo
($8,035/year)
Frequency: quarterly
CSB
Annual Yield: 1.89%
$157/mo
($1,889/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: AMLP generates $6,146/year more than CSB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $122,918 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. AMLP has delivered a superior Total Return of 3.94% over the past year.
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