GUG vs NPKI Comparison

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The company invests in both fixed-income and other debt instruments selected from a variety of sectors and credit qualities, and may also invest in equities. It uses tactical asset allocation models to determine the optimal allocation of its assets between fixed-income and equity securities. A majority of its investments are made in corporate bonds and the rest in senior floating rate interests, asset-backed securities, preferred stocks, and other securities.

NPK International Inc Formerly Newpark Resources Inc is a diversified supplier providing environmentally-sensitive products, as well as rentals and services to customers across multiple industries. The company has two operating segments: Industrial Solutions and Fluids Systems. Fluids Systems segment which generates the majority of the revenue, provides drilling, completion, and stimulation fluids products and related technical services to customers for oil, natural gas, and geothermal projects. Geographically, the company derives majority of its revenue from the United States and also has its presence in Canada, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.