Welcome to our dedicated page for Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF news (Ticker: TPZ), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF stock.
The TPZ news page on Stock Titan aggregates coverage related to Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF (TPZ) and its underlying strategy in power and energy infrastructure. Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., the fund’s adviser, regularly issues press releases that describe changes to TPZ’s investment policy, fund structure, and distribution practices, as well as broader commentary on electrification and energy infrastructure themes.
Recent news has highlighted TPZ’s realignment around the buildout of North American electrification infrastructure and a corresponding name change to Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF. These updates include a focus on companies across the electricity value chain, such as regulated electric utilities, independent power producers, natural gas and midstream infrastructure, LNG-related assets, and manufacturers of electrical equipment and connectivity components, as described by the adviser.
Investors following TPZ-related news can also see announcements about the merger of three Tortoise closed-end funds into an actively managed ETF with TPZ as the surviving strategy. In addition, recurring Section 19(a) notices provide details on the estimated sources of TPZ’s distributions, including net investment income and return of capital, and explain how these distributions relate to the fund’s total-return orientation.
Because Tortoise Capital is active in index design and energy infrastructure research, TPZ news may appear alongside updates on Tortoise indices that track energy, pipelines, decarbonization infrastructure, and related segments. Monitoring this news stream can help readers understand how TPZ’s manager is positioning the fund within the evolving electrification and energy infrastructure landscape, as well as how changes in policy, structure, and distributions may affect the ETF’s profile over time.
Tortoise Capital (NYSE:TPZ) announced strategic updates effective January 1, 2026: a new non-fundamental investment policy focused on North American electrification infrastructure, a name change to Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF, and a shift from monthly to quarterly distributions with an adjusted distribution rate tied to a total-return focus.
The fund targets companies across the electricity value chain and an investable universe exceeding $6 trillion in market capitalization, aiming to capture spending tied to AI, data centers, grid modernization, transportation reshoring, and industrial electrification.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund (TTP) and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (TPZ) have announced their Section 19(a) distributions for November 29, 2024. TTP distributed $0.59 per share, with 16% from net investment income and 84% from return of capital. TPZ distributed $0.105 per share, with 24% from net investment income and 76% from return of capital.
TTP reported a five-year average annual return of 3.30% and a fiscal year-to-date return of 39.34%. TPZ showed stronger performance with a five-year average annual return of 9.12% and a fiscal year-to-date return of 26.76%. Both funds indicate they have distributed more than their income and net realized capital gains.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:TPZ) has released its Section 19(a) notice detailing the sources of distributions paid on October 31, 2024. The current distribution of $0.1050 per share comprises 16% from net investment income and 84% from return of capital. The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 7.69% for the five years ending September 30, 2024, and a cumulative total return of 23.09% for the fiscal year through September 30, 2024. The annualized distribution rate stands at 6.73% of NAV.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TPZ) has declared its October monthly distribution of $0.105 per share, payable on Oct. 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on Oct. 24, 2024. The fund cautions that this distribution should not be used to draw conclusions about its investment performance. TPZ estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital.
TPZ will provide detailed information about the sources of this distribution in a Section 19(a) Notice. The fund emphasizes that the reported amounts and sources are estimates and may change based on its investment experience and tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year with official tax reporting information.
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. serves as the adviser to TPZ. For more information, investors can visit cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TPZ) has issued a Section 19(a) notice for its distribution paid on Aug. 30, 2024. The current distribution of $0.1050 per share is composed of 20% net investment income and 80% return of capital. For the fiscal year to date, the total cumulative distribution of $1.0500 per share consists of 22% net investment income and 78% return of capital.
The fund's average annual total return for the five years ending August 30, 2024, is 8.12%. The annualized current distribution rate as a percentage of NAV is 6.72%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal year through August 30, 2024, is 22.65%, with cumulative fiscal year distributions at 5.60% of NAV.
TPZ estimates it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, indicating a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. Investors are advised not to draw conclusions about TPZ's investment performance from this distribution.
Tortoise Capital has announced index updates for Q3 2024 and a methodology change for the Tortoise North American Pipeline Index (TNAP). Key changes include:
1. Addition of TXO Partners LP (TXO) to the Tortoise MLP Index
2. Deletions from Ecofin Global Water ESG Index: California Water Service Group (CWT) and SJW Group (SJW)
3. Addition to Ecofin Global Water ESG Index: Fortune Brands Innovations Inc (FBIN)
4. Deletions from Recycling Decarbonization indices: China Everbright Greentech (1257 HK) and Gevo Inc (GEVO)
5. TNAP methodology change: Affiliated securities sharing significant cash flow now to 7.5% maximum weight
These changes will be effective after market close on September 20, 2024, with the TNAP change effective September 23, 2024.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (TPZ) has declared its September monthly distribution of $0.105 per share, payable on Sept. 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on Sept. 23, 2024. TPZ estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital.
Investors are cautioned not to draw conclusions about TPZ's investment performance from this distribution. The fund will provide a Section 19(a) Notice detailing the sources of distributions, which are only estimates and subject to change. TPZ will send a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting purposes. Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. serves as the adviser to TPZ.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund (NYSE:TTP) and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:TPZ) have issued a Section 19(a) notice regarding their distributions paid on August 30, 2024. TTP's current distribution of $0.5900 per share comprises 17% from net investment income and 83% from return of capital. TPZ's current distribution of $0.1050 per share includes 20% from net investment income and 80% from return of capital.
Key performance metrics for TTP include a -0.56% five-year average annual total return and a 5.61% annualized current distribution rate. TPZ reports a 6.87% five-year average annual total return and a 6.84% annualized current distribution rate. Both funds have distributed more than their income and net realized capital gains, indicating that a portion of the distributions may be a return of capital.
Tortoise Capital has announced the removal of SunPower Corp (NASDAQ:SPWR) from the Tortoise Decarbonization Infrastructure Index (DCRBN) due to SPWR's bankruptcy and asset purchase agreement with Complete Solaria, Inc. The removal will take effect at market open on August 9, 2024. No special rebalancing is required for DCRBN; SPWR's weight will be distributed pro rata among the remaining index constituents. This corporate action reflects significant changes in the solar energy sector and may impact the composition and performance of the DCRBN index.
Tortoise Capital Advisors has announced plans to merge three closed-end funds into a new actively managed ETF, the Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure ETF. The funds to be merged are Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TPZ), Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TTP), and Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE:NDP). TPZ will be the surviving strategy, with the ETF adopting its accounting and performance history.
The combined assets of the three funds, including leverage, totaled $313.3 million as of July 31, 2024. The expected management fee for the ETF is 85 basis points. The merger aims to provide shareholders with greater liquidity without potential discounts to net asset value. Tortoise Capital expects the transactions to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to shareholder approvals and regulatory requirements.
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