MESO vs BSTZ Comparison

Mesoblast Ltd is a biotechnology company. It uses its proprietary technology platform to develop and commercialize allogeneic cellular medicines to treat complex diseases resistant to conventional standards of care and where inflammation plays a central role. The company's product candidates include; Ryoncil (remestemcel-L) for the treatment of steroid refractory acute graft versus host disease as well as for the treatment of moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome; Revascor (rexlemestrocel-L) for the treatment of chronic heart failure; and Rexlemestrocel-L for chronic low back pain. The company is managed as one operating segment, being the development of cell technology platform for commercialization.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. Its portfolio consists of Equity Securities, Options, Preferred Securities, Convertible Securities, Depositary Receipts, Non-U.S. Securities, Emerging Markets Investments, Restricted and Illiquid Investments, Private Company Investments, Corporate Bonds, and other investments. The trust seeks to Invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology.