Are MLP Spinoffs One-Trick Ponies?

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There has been a rash of announcements about refiners and exploration and production companies spinning off their midstream assets into publicly traded master limited partnerships lately. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Aimee Duffy talks about the advantages and disadvantages that come with these newer midstream outfits, and how investing in them compares to investing in more traditional companies like Enterprise Products Partners .

Enterprise Products Partners, with its superior integrated asset base, is one of the most diverse midstream outfits in the game today. The partnership has worked to grow its fee-based revenue, and that can pay off in a big way for unitholders. To help investors decide whether Enterprise Products Partners is a buy or a sell today, click here now to check out The Motley Fool's brand-new premium research report on the company.


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