LADR vs ANDE Comparison

Ladder Capital Corp is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that is in commercial real estate finance. The company originates and invests in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, focusing on senior secured assets. The company's investment activities include: (i) Primary business of originating senior first mortgage fixed and floating rate loans collateralized by commercial real estate with flexible loan structures; (ii) owning and operating commercial real estate, including net leased commercial properties; and (iii) investing in investment-grade securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate. The company has three reportable segments include loans: which derives maximum profit; securities; and real estate.

Andersons Inc is a diversified company with its main focus in the agriculture sector. Its operations are segmented into Trade, Renewables, and Nutrient & Industrial. The Trade segment, which generates the majority of the revenue, is engaged in the movement of physical commodities such as whole grains, grain products, feed ingredients, and domestic fuel products, among other agricultural commodities. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Switzerland, and other markets.