Could Buying Energy Transfer Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) will likely be of most interest to income-focused investors given its attractive 7.3% distribution yield. The distribution has been increased every quarter for nearly four years. In many ways this midstream master limited partnership (MLP) is very attractive. But in other ways it requires a leap of faith that some investors won't be willing to take. Here's what you need to know.Energy Transfer is more complex than many of its peers. The core of the business is the MLP's own midstream portfolio, which consists of pipelines, storage, and transportation assets. There's nothing particularly special about this aspect of Energy Transfer. Like its peers, it charges fees for the use of the energy infrastructure it owns and tends to generate fairly reliable cash flows over time.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool