MDWD vs FT Comparison

MediWound Ltd is an integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing novel therapeutic products to address unmet medical needs in the fields of severe burns, chronic and other hard-to-heal wounds, connective tissue disorders, and other indications. Its first biopharmaceutical product, NexoBrid is an FDA-approved orphan biologic for eschar removal in severe burns that can replace surgical interventions and minimize associated costs and complications. Its other product candidates in different stages of the pipeline include EscharEx for debridement of chronic wounds, and MW005 for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from the EU and other international markets.

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company focused on providing high current income while preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to achieve income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. It applies fundamental research to build a diversified high-yield bond portfolio and targets utility companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing dividends.