MMT vs ARL Comparison

MFS Multimarket Income Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in fixed-income securities, corporate bonds of the U.S and foreign issuers, U.S Government securities, foreign government securities, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities of U.S and foreign issuers, and debt instruments of issuers located in emerging market countries. The portfolio of investments comprises of different sector investments such as aerospace, airlines, automotive, chemicals, electronics, and others.

American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments; the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential); and the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of commercial properties (Commercial), which predominantly comprise office properties. Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.