MBI vs JRI Comparison

MBIA Inc provides financial guaranty insurance for municipal bonds and asset-backed securities in the United States and internationally. It offers an unconditional guarantee to repay the principal and interest on these securities if the issuer defaults. MBIA insures bonds sold in the primary and secondary markets, as well as those held in unit investment trusts and mutual funds. It operates in three segments: the United States Public Finance Insurance, which derives maximum revenue, Corporate, and International & Structured Finance Insurance. U.S. public finance insurance portfolio is managed through the National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation. International & structured finance insurance business is managed through MBIA Insurance Corporation and its subsidiary.

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund is the United States-based closed-end fund. Its objective is to provide a high level of current income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its managed assets in equity and debt securities issued by real asset related companies located anywhere in the world. Its plan involves investments in five security types, infrastructure common stock, REIT preferred stock and debt securities. Real asset-related companies include those engaged in owning, operating, or developing infrastructure projects, facilities, and services, as well as REITs.