DSX vs CIO Comparison

Diana Shipping Inc provides shipping transportation services. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates a fleet of vessels consisting of dry bulk carriers such as Panamax, Kamsarmax, Post-Panamax, Capesize and Newcastlemax vessels. Using this fleet, the firm provides transportation services for various goods including coal, iron ore, and grains. It also transports minor bulks, including steel products, cement, and fertilizers through its dry bulk carrier vessels. The operation of the vessels is the main source of revenue generation, the services provided by the vessels are similar and all operate under the same economic environment.

City Office REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust. It is focused on acquiring, owning, and operating high-quality office properties located predominantly in Sun Belt markets. The principal objective of the company is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors over the long-term through a combination of dividends and capital appreciation. The company owns office buildings in the metropolitan areas of Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, and Tampa.