The energy sector has been one of the more solid nontechnology performers this year. The group often languishes in the summer months. But some market observers see more upside coming for energy stocks. Should that prediction prove accurate, a variety of exchange traded funds stand to benefit, including the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP). It’s the largest ETF dedicated to master limited partnerships (MLPs), and is already beating the S&P 500 Energy Index by 80 basis points year to date. That indicates the fund could be well-positioned for more extended upside energy equities. The $8.37 billion AMLP turns 14 years old in ... (full story)