MPLX LP vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? MPLX LP trades at $56.75 (market cap $57.97B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.4. The key difference: MPLX LP pays a 7.54% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and MPLX LP is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPLX | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $57.97B | — |
Sector | Technology | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $59.17 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $47.80 | $10.15 |
Enterprise Value | $82.60B | — |
Dividend Yield | 7.54% | — |
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MPLX LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). It is a diversified, growth-oriented company primarily engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products. MPLX owns and operates a network of midstream energy infrastructure assets, providing essential services to the energy industry across the United States.
Read more on MPLX →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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