MESO vs TY Comparison

Mesoblast Ltd is a commercial-stage biotechnology company engaged in developing and commercializing allogeneic (off-the-shelf) cellular medicines for severe inflammatory conditions. Its commercial product, Ryoncil (remestemcel-L-rknd), is FDA-approved for steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease in pediatric patients. The company is also developing Ryoncil for additional inflammatory indications. Its rexlemestrocel-L platform is being developed for chronic low back pain associated with degenerative disc disease and chronic heart failure. The company operates as a single segment focused on its allogeneic cellular medicines platform.

Tri-Continental Corp is a closed-end management investment company. It invests to produce future growth of both capital and income while providing reasonable current income. The fund is divided into two equal segments namely, the equity segment uses quantitative models to select individual stocks whereas the Flexible capital income segment invests across a company's investable capital structure, including stocks, bonds, and convertible securities. The Fund invests in a range of sectors, which include consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, information technology, industrials, materials, real estate, telecommunication services, utilities, aerospace and defense, banking, chemicals, and others.