GAB vs LTC Comparison

Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.

LTC Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. It invests in seniors housing and health care properties, mainly through ownership, sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint ventures, construction financing, and structured finance solutions, including preferred equity, bridge, and mezzanine lending. The company's investment portfolio comprises several properties located throughout the USA, the majority of which are seniors housing and skilled nursing properties. The firm conducts and manages its business as two operating segments: Real Estate Investments, which generates maximum revenue, and SHOP.