The Alerian Problem By: TalkMarkets April 01, 2018 at 11:36 AM EDT What do you do if your fund’s index is shrinking? This is the dilemma that many retail investors in MLP-dedicated mutual funds and ETFs will be confronting in the months ahead. Read More >> Related Stocks: Alps Alerian MLP ETF Tallgrass Energy Gp LP Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP Common Units representing limited partner interest Viper Energy Inc