EOD vs FT Comparison

Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. The fund's secondary objective is the long-term growth of capital. The fund allocates its assets between two separate investment strategies or sleeves. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates approximately 80% of its total assets to an equity sleeve comprised of common stocks.

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company focused on providing high current income while preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to achieve income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. It applies fundamental research to build a diversified high-yield bond portfolio and targets utility companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing dividends.