Westwood Announces Monthly Income Distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) and Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI)
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) has announced monthly income distributions for two of its ETFs: the Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) and Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Both ETFs will distribute $0.225 per share, with MDST offering a 10.2% annualized distribution rate and WEEI providing 12.8%.
MDST, launched in April 2024, focuses on midstream energy companies and has accumulated $124 million in net assets. WEEI, launched April 30, 2024, provides exposure to various energy sectors and has $19 million in net assets. Both funds combine dividend yields with options premiums from covered calls to generate monthly income.
Performance data shows MDST with a 17.99% return since inception, while WEEI has experienced a -2.30% return. The current month's distribution for both ETFs is 100% return of capital (ROC).
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) ha annunciato le distribuzioni di reddito mensili per due dei suoi ETF: il Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) e il Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Entrambi gli ETF distribuiranno 0,225$ per azione, con MDST che offre un tasso di distribuzione annualizzato del 10,2% e WEEI un 12,8%.
MDST, lanciato nell'aprile 2024, si concentra sulle società energetiche midstream e ha accumulato 124 milioni di dollari in attività nette. WEEI, lanciato il 30 aprile 2024, offre esposizione a vari settori energetici e dispone di 19 milioni di dollari in attività nette. Entrambi i fondi combinano i rendimenti da dividendi con i premi delle opzioni da covered call per generare un reddito mensile.
I dati di performance mostrano che MDST ha registrato un rendimento del 17,99% dalla sua nascita, mentre WEEI ha avuto un rendimento del -2,30%. La distribuzione del mese corrente per entrambi gli ETF è un ritorno di capitale (ROC) al 100%.
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) ha anunciado distribuciones mensuales de ingresos para dos de sus ETFs: el Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) y el Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Ambos ETFs distribuirán $0.225 por acción, con MDST ofreciendo una tasa de distribución anualizada del 10.2% y WEEI proporcionando un 12.8%.
MDST, lanzado en abril de 2024, se enfoca en compañías de energía midstream y ha acumulado $124 millones en activos netos. WEEI, lanzado el 30 de abril de 2024, brinda exposición a varios sectores energéticos y tiene $19 millones en activos netos. Ambos fondos combinan rendimientos por dividendos con primas de opciones de calls cubiertas para generar ingresos mensuales.
Los datos de rendimiento muestran que MDST tiene un retorno del 17.99% desde su inicio, mientras que WEEI ha experimentado un retorno del -2.30%. La distribución del mes actual para ambos ETFs es un retorno de capital (ROC) del 100%.
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG)는 두 개의 ETF인 Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST)와 Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI)에 대한 월간 수익 배당금을 발표했습니다. 두 ETF 모두 주당 0.225달러를 배당하며, MDST는 연 환산 배당률 10.2%, WEEI는 12.8%를 제공합니다.
2024년 4월에 출시된 MDST는 중간 유통 에너지 기업에 집중하며 1억 2,400만 달러의 순자산을 보유하고 있습니다. 2024년 4월 30일에 출시된 WEEI는 다양한 에너지 부문에 노출되며 1,900만 달러의 순자산을 가지고 있습니다. 두 펀드 모두 배당 수익률과 커버드 콜 옵션 프리미엄을 결합해 월간 수익을 창출합니다.
성과 데이터에 따르면 MDST는 설립 이후 17.99% 수익률을 기록했고, WEEI는 -2.30% 수익률을 보였습니다. 이번 달 배당은 두 ETF 모두 100% 자본 반환(ROC)입니다.
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) a annoncé les distributions de revenus mensuelles pour deux de ses ETF : le Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) et le Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Les deux ETF distribueront 0,225 $ par action, avec MDST offrant un taux de distribution annualisé de 10,2 % et WEEI un 12,8 %.
MDST, lancé en avril 2024, se concentre sur les entreprises du secteur énergétique midstream et a accumulé 124 millions de dollars d'actifs nets. WEEI, lancé le 30 avril 2024, offre une exposition à divers secteurs de l'énergie et dispose de 19 millions de dollars d'actifs nets. Les deux fonds combinent les rendements des dividendes avec les primes d'options issues de covered calls pour générer un revenu mensuel.
Les données de performance montrent que MDST affiche un rendement de 17,99 % depuis sa création, tandis que WEEI a connu un rendement de -2,30 %. La distribution du mois en cours pour les deux ETF est un retour de capital (ROC) à 100 %.
Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) hat monatliche Einkommensausschüttungen für zwei seiner ETFs bekannt gegeben: den Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) und den Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI). Beide ETFs werden 0,225 $ pro Aktie ausschütten, wobei MDST eine annualisierte Ausschüttungsrate von 10,2% und WEEI eine von 12,8% bietet.
MDST, im April 2024 aufgelegt, konzentriert sich auf Midstream-Energieunternehmen und verfügt über 124 Millionen US-Dollar an Nettovermögen. WEEI, am 30. April 2024 gestartet, bietet Zugang zu verschiedenen Energiesektoren und hat 19 Millionen US-Dollar an Nettovermögen. Beide Fonds kombinieren Dividendenrenditen mit Optionsprämien aus Covered Calls, um monatliche Einkünfte zu generieren.
Die Performance-Daten zeigen, dass MDST seit Auflegung eine Rendite von 17,99% erzielt hat, während WEEI eine Rendite von -2,30% verzeichnet. Die Ausschüttung für den aktuellen Monat besteht bei beiden ETFs zu 100% aus Kapitalrückzahlung (ROC).
- Both ETFs offer high annualized distribution rates: MDST at 10.2% and WEEI at 12.8%
- MDST has shown strong performance with 17.99% return since inception
- MDST has accumulated significant assets of $124 million since April 2024 launch
- Both funds provide monthly income through combination of dividends and options premiums
- WEEI shows negative performance since inception at -2.30%
- Current distributions are 100% return of capital, which may decrease ETFs' NAV over time
- WEEI has only gathered $19 million in assets since launch
- High expense ratios: MDST at 0.80% and WEEI at 0.85%
Insights
Westwood announces strong double-digit yields for its energy ETFs despite mixed performance between midstream (positive) and broader energy (negative) funds.
Westwood's announcement reveals impressive distribution yields for its recently launched energy sector ETFs. The Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) is delivering a
The performance data shows a stark contrast between the two funds. MDST has performed exceptionally well with a
A critical detail for income-focused investors is that the current month's distributions for both ETFs are
The substantial difference in fund performance highlights the relative stability of midstream energy infrastructure companies compared to the broader energy sector, which has faced more significant volatility. These ETFs represent specialized income vehicles for investors seeking high monthly income in the current market environment, though the return of capital structure adds complexity to their total return profile.
DALLAS, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (WHG), a publicly-traded investment management boutique and wealth management firm, today announced monthly income distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST) and Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NASDAQ: WEEI) as shown in the table below. This pair of Westwood Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) deliver income from both dividends and options premiums to help provide monthly income distributions for investors. Most recently, both strategies are providing double-digit income to investors.
| ETF Ticker | ETF | Distribution per Share | Annualized Distribution Rate1 |
| (NYSE: MDST) | Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 0.225 | |
| (NASDAQ:WEEI) | Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF | 0.225 | |
Both MDST and WEEI are actively managed funds, designed to help provide advisors and investors with robust investments for generating high distributable monthly income, combining dividend yield (distributions paid from the Fund’s net investment income) and options premiums from covered calls, while also offering the potential for equity appreciation within the energy sector.
Launched April 8, 2024, MDST seeks to deliver current income and capital appreciation by investing in midstream energy companies, defined as companies and master limited partnerships (MLPs) that gather, transport, store and distribute crude oil, natural gas and other energy products. The fund combines dividend yield and options premiums from covered calls to target monthly income distributions. MDST currently has
WEEI, which launched April 30, 2024, offers broad exposure to energy companies, including upstream, downstream, oil service and integrated companies that operate in all phases of oil exploration, production, service and distribution. Like MDST, WEEI combines dividend yield and options premiums from covered calls to target monthly income distributions. WEEI currently has
| Standardized Performance as of 6/30/25 | ||||
| QTD | 1 Year | Since Inception | ||
| MDST Inception: April 8, 2024 Expense Ratio: | Fund NAV (%) | - | ||
| Market Price (%) | - | |||
| WEEI Inception: April 30, 2024 Expense Ratio: | Fund NAV (%) | - | - | - |
| Market Price (%) | - | - | - | |
| Subsidized/Unsubsidized 30-Day Yield | ||||
| MDST | ||||
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1The Annualized Distribution Rate shown is as of July 30, 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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