ERC vs NL Comparison

Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed-end investment management company. The company's core business is to secure a high level of income for its investors consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk. It invests in U.S. dollar-denominated below investment-grade bonds, debentures, and other income obligations, including loans and preferred stocks, developed and emerging market debt securities, including obligations of foreign governments or governmental entities, foreign corporations, or supranational agencies denominated in various currencies, asset backed securities and investment grade corporate bonds.

NL Industries Inc is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.