FSTR vs PMM Comparison

L.B. Foster Co is a U.S-based firm engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution of products and services, especially for the rail, construction, energy, and utility industries. The company operates its business through two segments: Rail Technologies and Services and Infrastructure Solutions. Its principal business activity involves providing new and used rail, trackwork, and accessories, producing concrete railroad ties, insulated rail joints, power rail, track fasteners, cover boards, and sales of sells and rents steel sheet piling, H-bearing pile, and other piling products for foundation and earth retention requirements. It generates the majority of its revenues from the Rail Technologies and Services segment.

Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax by investing in a diversified portfolio of tax-exempt municipal securities. The Fund invests in various sectors such as healthcare, retirement community, private higher education, housing-backed, essential service utilities, and state-backed bonds.