DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian announced today that EQGP Holdings (NYSE: EQGP) will be removed from the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA), Alerian US Midstream Energy Index (AMUS), Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), and Alerian MLP Equal Weight Index (AMZE) in a special rebalancing.

Special rebalancings are triggered by corporate actions such as mergers, bankruptcies, and liquidations. EQGP will cease to trade due to its merger with Equitrans Midstream Corp (NYSE: ETRN). The rebalancing will take place after market close on Thursday, January 10.

Each index will be rebalanced in accordance with its existing methodology. Constituent additions to and deletions from an index do not reflect an opinion by Alerian on the investment merits of the respective securities.

For more information about Alerian's indices, including methodology, please visit: www.alerian.com/indices.

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Alerian equips investors to make informed decisions about energy infrastructure and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Its benchmarks are widely used by industry executives, investment professionals, research analysts, and national media to analyze relative performance. As of December 31, 2018, over $12 billion is directly tied to the Alerian Index Series through exchange-traded funds and notes, separately managed accounts, and structured products. Visit alerian.com to learn more.

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DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian announced the results of the December quarterly review for the Alerian Index Series. All changes will be implemented as of the close of business on Friday, December 21, 2018.

• Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA). Altus Midstream (NASDAQ: ALTM) and Equitrans Midstream (NYSE: ETRN) will be added.

• Alerian US Midstream Energy Index (AMUS). Altus Midstream (ALTM) and Equitrans Midstream (ETRN) will be added.

• Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI). CNX Midstream Partners (NYSE: CNXM) will be added.

• Alerian MLP Index (AMZ) and Alerian MLP Equal Weight Index (AMZE). Antero Midstream GP (NYSE: AMGP), American Midstream Partners (NYSE: AMID), CNX Midstream Partners (CNXM), Delek Logistics Partners (NYSE: DKL), EnLink Midstream LLC (NYSE: ENLC), EQGP Holdings (NYSE: EQGP), Green Plains Partners (NASDAQ: GPP), Hess Midstream Partners (NYSE: HESM), Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ: MMLP), Oasis Midstream Partners (NYSE: OMP), PBF Logistics (NYSE: PBFX), Sanchez Midstream Partners (NYSEAMERICAN: SNMP), TransMontaigne Partners (NYSE: TLP), USD Partners (NYSE: USDP), and Western Gas Equity Partners (NYSE: WGP) will be added.

AmeriGas Partners (NYSE: APU), Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP), GasLog Partners (NYSE: GLOP), Golar LNG Partners (NASDAQ: GMLP), Hi-Crush Partners (NYSE: HCLP), Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH), Sunoco (NYSE: SUN), Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE: TGP), USA Compression Partners (NYSE: USAC), and Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ: VNOM) will be removed.

• Alerian Energy Infrastructure Capital Strength Select Index (AMCS). Buckeye Partners (NYSE: BPL), Equitrans Midstream (ETRN), and HollyFrontier (NYSE: HFC) will be added. EQGP Holdings (EQGP) will be removed.

There are no constituent changes to the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) or the Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index (ANGI).

In addition, each index will be rebalanced in accordance with its existing methodology. Constituent additions to and deletions from an index do not reflect an opinion by Alerian on the investment merits of the respective securities.

About Alerian
Alerian equips investors to make informed decisions about energy infrastructure and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Its benchmarks are widely used by industry executives, investment professionals, research analysts, and national media to analyze relative performance. As of November 30, 2018, over $13 billion is directly tied to the Alerian Index Series through exchange-traded funds and notes, separately managed accounts, and structured products. Visit alerian.com to learn more.

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DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian reported index linked product positions of $15.0 billion as of June 30, 2018. Linked products include exchange-traded funds, exchange-traded notes, return of capital notes, variable insurance portfolios, and mutual funds.

Below is a full list of energy master limited partnership (MLP) positions, as of June 30, 2018, in products linked to the Alerian Index Series.

About Alerian
Alerian equips investors to make informed decisions about energy infrastructure and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Its benchmarks are widely used by industry executives, investment professionals, research analysts, and national media to analyze relative performance. As of June 30, 2018, over $15 billion is directly tied to the Alerian Index Series through exchange-traded funds and notes, separately managed accounts, and structured products. For more information, including index values and constituents, research content, and announcements regarding rebalancings, please visit alerian.com.

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DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian reported index linked product positions of $16.3 billion as of December 31, 2017. Linked products include exchange-traded funds, exchange-traded notes, return of capital notes, variable insurance portfolios, and mutual funds.

Below is a full list of energy master limited partnership (MLP) positions, as of December 31, 2017, in products linked to the Alerian Index Series.

About Alerian
Alerian equips investors to make informed decisions about Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and energy infrastructure. Its benchmarks, including the flagship Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), are widely used by industry executives, investment professionals, research analysts, and national media to analyze relative performance. As of December 31, 2017, over $16 billion was directly tied to the Alerian Index Series through exchange-traded funds and notes, separately managed accounts, and structured products. For more information, including index values and constituents, research content, and announcements regarding rebalancings, please visit alerian.com.

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DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian announced today the real-time launch of the Alerian Energy Infrastructure Capital Strength Select Index, a composite of North American midstream, refining, and utility companies chosen for their ownership of pipeline transportation assets, leverage profile, and above-market dividend payments. The index is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMCS) and on a total-return basis (AMCST).

"The AMCS was designed with the understanding that the portion of the North American energy value chain from midstream to distribution has become increasingly integrated," said Alerian President and CEO Kenny Feng. "The composition of this index also seeks to address growing investor focus on strengthening balance sheets and improving corporate governance."

Constituents as of January 2, 2018

About Alerian
Alerian equips investors to make informed decisions about Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and energy infrastructure. Its benchmarks, including the flagship Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), are widely used by industry executives, investment professionals, research analysts, and national media to analyze relative performance. As of December 31, 2017, over $16 billion is directly tied to the Alerian Index Series through exchange-traded funds and notes, separately managed accounts, and structured products. For more information, including index values and constituents, research content, and announcements regarding rebalancings, please visit alerian.com.

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