BGB vs IVR Comparison

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is a closed-end term fund. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income. The secondary objective of the fund is to seek the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The fund also invest in second-lien loans and high yield bonds and employs financial leverage, which may increase risk to the Fund. The Fund has a limited term and absent shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund.

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc is a REIT that invests, finances, and manages residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. The company's portfolio consists of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) that are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency such as the Government National Mortgage Association, or a federally chartered corporation such as the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation; RMBS that are not guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a federally chartered corporation; and other real estate-related financing arrangements.