An MLP vs. a GP: What's the Better Buy?

In the following video segment, Motley Fool energy analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman discuss the differences between investing in a master limited partnership versus investing in the general partner. They discuss the tax breaks afforded to MLPs which delivers higher yields for investors. However, there are some downsides to holding these specialty investments. Check out the video below for details on why it's worth the trouble.

Make sure you start 2013 with a bang and get the inside scoop on what Motley Fool superinvestor David Gardner will be buying this year. He's crushed the market in his Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers portfolios for years, and now I invite you to a personal tour of his flagship stock picking service: Supernova. Just click here now for instant access.

The article An MLP vs. a GP: What's the Better Buy? originally appeared on Fool.com.

Neither Joel South nor Taylor Muckerman own stock in any of the companies mentioned. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Copyright © 1995 - 2013 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.