Tortoise MLP Index® (TCMLP)
The Tortoise MLP Index® is a float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index of energy master limited partnerships (MLPs).
Overview
The Tortoise MLP Index® is a float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index of energy master limited partnerships (MLPs). The index is comprised of publicly traded companies organized in the form of limited partnerships or limited liability companies engaged in transportation, production, processing and/or storage of energy commodities.
Methodology Summary:
- Modified float-adjusted, market-capitalization weighting
- No single issuer greater than 7.5% and no affiliated MLP family greater than 15% in aggregate as of the rebalance reference date
Key Eligibility Requirements:
- Publicly traded
- Market capitalization of $200 million
- Domicile in the United States and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ or NYSE MKT
- Must pay a distribution greater than or equal to their minimum quarterly distribution at time of index inclusion
Fund Details 03/23/2026
| Price Return Ticker | TCMLP |
|---|---|
| Base Date | 12/31/1999 |
| Calculated by | S&P Dow Jones Indices |
| Number of Constituents | 23 |
| Average Constituent Size | $14,110 million |
| Total Return Ticker | TCMLPT |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | 1/28/2010 |
| Rebalancing | Quarterly |
| Market Capitalization | $325 billion |
| Median Constituent Size | $3,247 million |
Performance
| Index Performance (as of 03/31/2026) | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return | 10.65% | 21.95% | 23.12% | 11.50% | — |
| Price Return | 10.41% | 21.45% | 22.71% | 11.27% | — |
Portfolio
By Sector
as of 03/23/2026Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.
By Structure Type
as of 03/23/2026Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.
Top 10 Holdings
As of 03/23/2026
| Company | Index Weight |
|---|---|
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | 7.6% |
| Enterprise Products Partners LP | 7.6% |
| Hess Midstream LP | 7.5% |
| MPLX LP | 7.4% |
| Black Stone Minerals LP | 6.6% |
| Company | Index Weight |
|---|---|
| Cheniere Energy Partners LP | 6.5% |
| Alliance Resource Partners | 6.3% |
| Sunoco LP | 6.0% |
| Energy Transfer LP | 6.0% |
| Genesis Energy LP | 4.8% |
66.30%
Top 10 Holdings is based on portfolio weight as of the date shown. Subject to change.