MMT vs FT 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, automotive, chemicals, electronics, and others.

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.