ENFR/ Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF
Comprehensive risk audit, payout history, and forward-looking dividend projections.
What This Page Shows
- Dividend yield and net yield after fees (11.60% vs 11.25%)
- Risk tier classification: Tier 2 Yield Plus
- TTM NAV change: 32.1%
- Income sustainability flags and payout history trends
DivAgent Audit Brief
ENFR is a Tier 2 Yield Plus asset yielding 11.60%. It focuses on capital preservation and dividend growth, suitable for long-term compounding. NAV stability remains within healthy ranges.
Provider
Alerian
Sector
Energy/MLP
Asset Class
Energy Limited Partnership
Expense Ratio
0.35%
AUM
$459.69M
Inception
—
Distribution
monthly
NAV Change (1Y)
32.1%
Who Should Buy ENFR?
ENFR is best suited for Compounders. The fund generates a 11.60% yield through collecting dividends from portfolio companies.
Conservative income investors seeking capital preservation and steady dividend growth.
You need double-digit yields immediately and are not concerned with capital erosion.
Quick Audit
- TypeTraditional Equity
- ComplexityLow
- Tax EfficiencyHigh (Qualified)
- VolatilityMarket Correlation
How ENFR fits in a portfolio
Yield Plus holdings widen income without taking on equity-volatility shocks.
Tier 2 covers conservative dividend growers and broad-market income ETFs. They typically deliver 3-6% yields with NAV behavior tracking the underlying equity beta — useful for compounding without sleeping on duration risk.
Suggested allocation
15% – 40%
of an income-focused portfolio
Estimated 12-mo net: -$498 to $3,117 (P10–P90 range)
How is this projected?
Income series uses your forecasted distribution rate. NAV drift band is the P10/P50/P90 of historical monthly returns by risk tier. For Tier 5 holdings, the P10 path can show meaningful NAV erosion — this is the educational point, not a bug.
Comparing stated yield to actual total return performance
DivAgent Analyst Verdict
“ENFR is currently serving as a foundational income anchor. Investors should be aware that a traditional equity holding that pays dividends from corporate earnings and cash flow. focused on long-term sustainability and potential dividend growth.”
Risk Profile Audit
High stability. Considered a core holding for capital preservation and compounding income over decades.
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Live DataCalculate Your Returns
Estimate income for ENFR
~25.05 shares at $39.92
Estimates use the latest forecasted distribution and are not guarantees.
Track ENFR in DivAgentVerified Payout History
Last 1 of 20 Payments| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $0.3860 | Monthly | PAID |
+19 more dividends hidden | |||
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Common questions about ENFR dividends, safety, and performance
Institutional Analysis Context
This FAQ section provides institutional-grade analysis of ENFR. DivAgent evaluates dividend ETFs using a proprietary 5-Tier Risk Spectrum that measures income sustainability, NAV erosion risk, and distribution source quality. Data is updated daily from market sources.
DivAgent Data Methodology
Risk Tier Classification
Our 5-Tier Risk Spectrum is not an editorial opinion. It is a quantitative scoring model derived from 36-month volatility, max drawdown depth, and option skew (for derivative funds). A "Tier 1" rating implies volatility comparable to short-term treasuries, while "Tier 5" indicates localized volatility exceeding the S&P 500.
NAV Erosion Calculation
We calculate "Erosion" by stripping out distribution payments to isolate the price performance of the underlying collateral. If a fund's share price drops by more than its distribution yield over a rolling 12-month period, it is flagged as eroding capital. This protects investors from "Yield Traps" that return their own principal as taxable income.
Yield vs. Income
DivAgent distinguishes between "SEC Yield" (standardized) and "Distribution Rate" (cash-on-cash). For option-income ETFs (e.g., Covered Calls), we prioritize the Trailing 12-Month (TTM) distribution rate as a more accurate reflection of realized income, while flagging that future payouts fluctuate with implied volatility.
Performance Benchmarking
All "Total Return" metrics differ from price return. We assume immediate reinvestment of all dividends (DRIP) on the pay date, with no tax friction. This "Net Total Return" metric allows for a true apples-to-apples comparison between high-yield/flat-price funds and low-yield/high-growth funds.
Data as of Sep 8, 2026, 3:01 AM · Dividend history updated Sep 8, 2026 · Sources: Yahoo Finance, FMP, issuer filings.
Forward yields are projections based on the most recent declared distribution annualized; distributions may include return of capital. Past performance of ENFR does not guarantee future results.