Center Coast Capital Advisors, LP has launched a new closed-ended mutual fund, the Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund, which will focus on investing in the North American public equity and fixed income markets. The fund has a particular interest in companies operating in the energy infrastructure sector, and will primarily invest in equity and debt securities of MLPs and other entities holding primarily general or limited partner or managing member interests in MLPs. Additionally, the fund seeks to diversify its fixed income portfolio across all credit ratings. The fund employs quantitative analysis to select securities based on factors such as cash flow, yield, relative valuation, contract structure, operating risk, competitive environment, growth potential, operational expertise, and strength of business plan. The Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund was founded in 2013 and is based in the United States.