The Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end equity mutual fund, under the stewardship of Tortoise Capital Advisors L.L.C. Its investment strategy involves deploying capital primarily within publicly traded equity markets. The fund's core focus is on equity securities issued by Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and their related entities, with a particular emphasis on MLPs operating within the natural gas infrastructure sector. To construct its portfolio, it utilizes a fundamental, bottom-up stock selection methodology, carefully assessing quantitative, qualitative, and relative valuation metrics. This fund was established on July 27, 2010, and holds its domicile in the United States.