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 09/21/2026
| Price Return Ticker | TCMLP |
|---|---|
| Base Date | 12/31/1999 |
| Calculated by | S&P Dow Jones Indices |
| Number of Constituents | 23 |
| Average Constituent Size | $14,961 million |
| Total Return Ticker | TCMLPT |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | 1/28/2010 |
| Rebalancing | Quarterly |
| Market Capitalization | $344 billion |
| Median Constituent Size | $3,328 million |
Performance
| Index Performance (as of 09/30/2026) | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return | 22.26% | 17.82% | 20.67% | 9.33% | — |
| Price Return | 21.99% | 17.40% | 20.25% | 9.09% | — |
Portfolio
By Sector
as of 09/21/2026Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.
By Structure Type
as of 09/21/2026Due to rounding, totals may not equal 100%.
Top 10 Holdings
As of 09/21/2026
| Company | Index Weight |
|---|---|
| Hess Midstream LP | 7.7% |
| Enterprise Products Partners LP | 7.7% |
| MPLX LP | 7.6% |
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | 7.4% |
| Black Stone Minerals LP | 6.3% |
| Company | Index Weight |
|---|---|
| Sunoco LP | 6.0% |
| Cheniere Energy Partners LP | 6.0% |
| Energy Transfer LP | 5.9% |
| Alliance Resource Partners | 5.6% |
| NGL Energy Partners LP | 4.2% |
64.40%
Top 10 Holdings is based on portfolio weight as of the date shown. Subject to change.