Westwood Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST) as Assets Approach $100 Million
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), with assets approaching $100 million. The fund, launched as Westwood's first ETF, delivers a 10.5% annualized distribution rate as of March 28, 2025.
MDST combines midstream energy sector exposure with a covered-call strategy, offering investors access to infrastructure companies' stability while generating additional yield through options premiums. The fund's performance metrics show strong results, with a 22.95% return since inception (NAV) and a 5.71% return for Q1 2025.
Under the leadership of Greg Reid, President of Real Assets, and Parag Sanghani, Energy team senior portfolio manager, MDST maintains a 0.80% expense ratio and a 3.69% 30-day yield. The success has led to Westwood's ETF platform expansion to five funds, with more planned according to CEO Brian Casey.
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) celebra il primo anniversario del suo Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), con attivi che si avvicinano ai 100 milioni di dollari. Il fondo, lanciato come primo ETF di Westwood, offre un tasso di distribuzione annualizzato del 10,5% a partire dal 28 marzo 2025.
MDST combina l'esposizione al settore energetico midstream con una strategia di covered-call, offrendo agli investitori accesso alla stabilità delle aziende infrastrutturali generando al contempo un rendimento aggiuntivo attraverso i premi delle opzioni. Le metriche di performance del fondo mostrano risultati solidi, con un 22,95% di rendimento dal lancio (NAV) e un 5,71% di rendimento per il primo trimestre del 2025.
Sotto la guida di Greg Reid, Presidente di Real Assets, e Parag Sanghani, Senior Portfolio Manager del team energetico, MDST mantiene un rapporto spese dello 0,80% e un rendimento a 30 giorni del 3,69%. Il successo ha portato all'espansione della piattaforma ETF di Westwood a cinque fondi, con ulteriori piani secondo il CEO Brian Casey.
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) celebra el primer aniversario de su Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), con activos que se acercan a los 100 millones de dólares. El fondo, lanzado como el primer ETF de Westwood, ofrece una tasa de distribución anualizada del 10,5% a partir del 28 de marzo de 2025.
MDST combina la exposición al sector energético midstream con una estrategia de covered-call, ofreciendo a los inversores acceso a la estabilidad de las empresas de infraestructura mientras genera rendimiento adicional a través de las primas de opciones. Las métricas de rendimiento del fondo muestran resultados sólidos, con un 22,95% de retorno desde su inicio (NAV) y un 5,71% de retorno para el primer trimestre de 2025.
Bajo el liderazgo de Greg Reid, Presidente de Activos Reales, y Parag Sanghani, Gerente Senior de Cartera del equipo de energía, MDST mantiene una relación de gastos del 0,80% y un rendimiento a 30 días del 3,69%. El éxito ha llevado a la expansión de la plataforma ETF de Westwood a cinco fondos, con más planes según el CEO Brian Casey.
웨스트우드 홀딩스 그룹 (NYSE: WHG)이 웨스트우드 살리언트 강화 중간 스트림 소득 ETF (NYSE: MDST)의 1주년을 기념하며, 자산이 1억 달러에 가까워졌습니다. 이 펀드는 웨스트우드의 첫 번째 ETF로 출시되었으며, 2025년 3월 28일 기준으로 연간 배당률이 10.5%입니다.
MDST는 중간 스트림 에너지 부문에 대한 노출을 커버드 콜 전략과 결합하여 투자자에게 인프라 회사의 안정성에 접근할 수 있게 하면서 옵션 프리미엄을 통해 추가 수익을 창출합니다. 펀드의 성과 지표는 강력한 결과를 보여주며, 출시 이후 22.95%의 수익률 (NAV)과 2025년 1분기 5.71%의 수익률을 기록했습니다.
그렉 리드, 실물 자산 부사장과 파락 상가니, 에너지 팀 선임 포트폴리오 매니저의 지도 아래, MDST는 0.80%의 비용 비율과 3.69%의 30일 수익률을 유지하고 있습니다. 이 성공은 웨스트우드의 ETF 플랫폼을 다섯 개의 펀드로 확장하게 했으며, 브라이언 케이시 CEO에 따르면 더 많은 계획이 있습니다.
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) célèbre le premier anniversaire de son Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), avec des actifs approchant les 100 millions de dollars. Le fonds, lancé en tant que premier ETF de Westwood, offre un taux de distribution annualisé de 10,5% à partir du 28 mars 2025.
MDST combine une exposition au secteur énergétique midstream avec une stratégie de covered-call, offrant aux investisseurs un accès à la stabilité des entreprises d'infrastructure tout en générant un rendement supplémentaire grâce aux primes d'options. Les indicateurs de performance du fonds montrent des résultats solides, avec un 22,95% de rendement depuis sa création (NAV) et un 5,71% de rendement pour le premier trimestre de 2025.
Sous la direction de Greg Reid, Président des Actifs Réels, et de Parag Sanghani, Responsable Senior de Portefeuille de l'équipe énergie, MDST maintient un ratio de dépenses de 0,80% et un rendement de 30 jours de 3,69%. Ce succès a conduit à l'expansion de la plateforme ETF de Westwood à cinq fonds, avec d'autres prévus selon le PDG Brian Casey.
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) feiert den einjährigen Jahrestag seines Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), dessen Vermögenswerte sich der 100-Millionen-Dollar-Marke nähern. Der Fonds, der als Westwoods erster ETF gestartet wurde, bietet zum 28. März 2025 eine annualisierte Ausschüttungsquote von 10,5%.
MDST kombiniert die Exposition gegenüber dem Midstream-Energiesektor mit einer Covered-Call-Strategie und bietet den Anlegern Zugang zur Stabilität von Infrastrukturunternehmen, während zusätzliches Einkommen durch Optionsprämien generiert wird. Die Leistungskennzahlen des Fonds zeigen starke Ergebnisse, mit einer 22,95% Rendite seit der Gründung (NAV) und einer 5,71% Rendite für das erste Quartal 2025.
Unter der Leitung von Greg Reid, Präsident von Real Assets, und Parag Sanghani, Senior Portfolio Manager des Energiesteams, hält MDST eine Kostenquote von 0,80% und eine 30-Tage-Rendite von 3,69%. Der Erfolg hat zur Expansion der ETF-Plattform von Westwood auf fünf Fonds geführt, mit weiteren Plänen laut CEO Brian Casey.
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DALLAS, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, is pleased to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST) (“MDST” or the “Fund”). Since its launch as the first Westwood exchange-traded-fund (ETF), MDST has gained strong traction among income-seeking investors, with assets under management approaching the
MDST is designed to offer investors exposure to the midstream energy sector with seeking enhanced income provided through its covered-call strategy. We believe this approach allows investors to participate in the stability and cash flow strength of midstream infrastructure companies while benefiting from additional yield through options premiums. The ETF’s performance has resonated with advisors and investors seeking reliable income in an evolving market environment.
“MDST was built with income investors in mind, and its performance over the past year validates our approach,” said Greg Reid, President of Real Assets at Westwood and an MDST portfolio manager. We believe “midstream infrastructure continues to be an attractive space for yield generation, and our enhanced strategy has helped investors capitalize on strong cash flows while mitigating volatility. We believe reaching this level of assets in just one year is a testament to the Fund’s efficacy and investor confidence in its ability to deliver results.”
Parag Sanghani, Energy team senior portfolio manager, added, “The consistent monthly yield has made MDST a compelling option for investors seeking to generate income without taking excessive risk. The combination of dividend income and options premiums has allowed MDST to stand out in the energy investment landscape. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering attractive income while maintaining a disciplined investment approach.”
With energy infrastructure playing a critical role in global markets, MDST offers a diversified and liquid approach for investors seeking both income and exposure to a comprehensive asset class. The Fund’s structure provides tax transparency and accessibility, aligning with Westwood’s commitment to innovative and investor-focused strategies.
Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group, stated, "We’re thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Westwood’s first ETF. In just a year, our ETF platform has expanded to five funds, with more on the horizon— underscoring our commitment to delivering innovative, outcome-driven investments. As we continue to evolve, our focus remains on developing strategies that align with our clients' changing financial goals. We look forward to building on this momentum and seizing new opportunities within our growing ETF lineup."
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ABOUT WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach, exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service. Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short and long-term needs.
Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences, which reflects our origins as a woman- founded firm. We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions. Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values—integrity, reliability, responsiveness, adaptability, flexibility and collaboration—and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence. For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com.
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1The Annualized Distribution Rate shown is as of March 28, 2025. The Annualized Distribution Rate is the rate an investor would receive if the most recent distribution, which includes option premium income, remained the same going forward. The Annualized Distribution Rate is calculated by multiplying an ETF's Distribution per Share by twelve (12), and dividing the resulting amount by the ETF's most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. The current months distribution is
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The Fund’s investments are concentrated in the energy infrastructure industry with an emphasis on securities issued by MLPs, which may increase price fluctuation. The value of commodity-linked investments such as the MLPs and energy infrastructure companies (including midstream MLPs and energy infrastructure companies) in which the Fund invests are subject to risks specific to the industry they serve, such as fluctuations in commodity prices, reduced volumes of available natural gas or other energy commodities, slowdowns in new construction and acquisitions, a sustained reduced demand for crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products, depletion of the natural gas reserves or other commodities, changes in the macroeconomic or regulatory environment, environmental hazards, rising interest rates and threats of attack by terrorists on energy assets, each of which could affect the Fund’s profitability. Covered Call Strategy Risk: This risk arises when an investor holds a long position in a stock and simultaneously sells a call option against it. While this strategy can generate income, it limits potential upside gains if the stock price rises significantly above the strike price of the option. Options Risk/Flex Options Risk: This refers to the inherent risks associated with trading options, such as the risk of losing the entire premium paid for an option if it expires out-of-the-money. Flex options risk is a specific type of options risk that arises from the flexibility of flex options, which can be adjusted or exercised under certain conditions.
MLPs are subject to significant regulation and may be adversely affected by changes in the regulatory environment including the risk that an MLP could lose its tax status as a partnership. If an MLP were to be obligated to pay federal income tax on its income at the corporate tax rate, the amount of cash available for distribution would be reduced and such distributions received by the Fund would be taxed under federal income tax laws applicable to corporate dividends received (as dividend income, return of capital or capital gain). Investing in MLPs involves additional risks as compared to the risks of investing in common stock, including risks related to cash flow, dilution and voting rights. Such companies may trade less frequently than larger companies due to their smaller capitalizations, which may result in erratic price movement or difficulty in buying or selling. Additional management fees and other expenses are associated with investing in MLP funds. The tax benefits received by an investor investing in the Fund differs from that of a direct investment in an MLP by an investor. This document does not constitute an offering of any security, product, service or fund, including the Fund, for which an offer can be made only by the Fund’s prospectus. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.
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