5 MLPs Deriving Rich Yields From Coal

Approximately 50% of electrical production in the United States is produced from the energy released from burning coal. In addition, the United States has about 25% of the world's coal reserves. In order to burn the coal to produce electricity, it must be mined and delivered to the electric utilities. Many of those companies are MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) that pass along great income payments to their investors.This article will examine five coal MLPs to consider for the readers investment possibilities. The yields and distributions range from as low as 4.8% to a high of nearly 8%.Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP): The company is located in the three major U.S. Coal mining regions in the Illinois Basin, Central Appalachia, and Northern Appalachia. They have nine mining fields and have approximately 700 MM tons of coal reserves. Alliance is generally considered to be the best play on the Illinois... Read more