Dividends and buybacks continue to drive shareholder returns for MLP/midstream investors. Dividends have long been a priority for energy infrastructure companies, and in recent years, midstream/MLPs have used excess cash flow for dividend growth and opportunistic buybacks. Buybacks and dividends contribute to a compelling total shareholder yield.. See more: Examining MLP/Midstream Dividend and Buyback Yields [...] The post Dividends & Buybacks: Drivers of Midstream Shareholder Returns appeared first on ETF Trends .