{
  "id": 16193813,
  "title": "If You'd Invested $1,000 in Energy Transfer (ET) Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/if-youd-invested-1-000-in-energy-transfer-et-stock-10-years-ago-heres",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/23/if-youd-invested-1000-in-energy-transfer-et-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investing $1,000 in Energy Transfer (ET) stock a decade ago would have grown to an impressive sum today. As a midstream energy company, ET focuses on connecting upstream oil and gas producers with downstream refiners and sellers through pipelines, storage, and processing. The company boasts an extensive network of about 140,000 miles of pipeline and infrastructure across 44 U.S. states and all major production basins. ET's growth trajectory appears promising, as it plans to expand further through strategic acquisitions.\n\nA notable recent acquisition is Vaquero Midstream, valued at roughly $2.6 billion. This purchase adds a 300-mile pipeline, multiple gas-processing facilities, and long-term, fee-based contracts to ET's portfolio. These contracts offer reliable cash flow for the next decade, making ET an attractive investment prospect. The company's dividend yield has also been noteworthy, recently reaching a substantial 7%. However, ET reduced its payout in 2020 to restructure temporarily; nevertheless, it has been steadily increasing its dividend for nearly 20 quarters consecutively.\n\nOne crucial aspect of ET to keep in mind is its status as a master limited partnership (MLP), which alters its tax treatment. MLPs require investors to file a K-1 tax form, providing detailed income information. For those considering ET as a long-term investment, conducting thorough research and evaluation before committing funds is wise. The Motley Fool offers additional resources to help investors make informed decisions and optimize their portfolios.",
  "summary": "Give this stock a closer look -- for its 7% dividend yield.",
  "key_points": [
    "$1,000 invested in ET stock 10 years ago grew significantly",
    "ET acquired Vaquero Midstream for $2.6 billion",
    "ET offers a 7% dividend yield with consistent increases"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}