ARL vs MQT Comparison

American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments; the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential); and the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of commercial properties (Commercial), which predominantly comprise office properties. Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.

BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, INC. is a diversified, closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S federal income taxes. The majority of its managed assets are invested in municipal bonds exempt from U.S. federal income taxes. The fund invests in municipal bonds that are in the three highest quality rating categories, or are deemed to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser at the time of investment. These are mainly long-term municipal bonds with maturities of more than ten years at the time of investment, having exposure to different sectors. The fund can also invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.