LNG carrier owners are among the best performing equities in the shipping world year-to-date as investors seek steady payouts income and hope for better supply-and-demand fundamentals.

The Dow Jones’ broad index of transportation companies has seen a small gain of 3% for the year. In contrast, units in Dynagas LNG Partners have risen 55% as of 16 September. Similarly, GasLog Partners has seen its equity rise 36% and Golar LNG Partners is up 43% over the same period.

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