NLOP vs FT Comparison

Net Lease Office Properties is a Maryland real estate investment trust that, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, owns a diversified portfolio of office properties that are primarily leased to corporate tenants on a single-tenant, net-lease basis. Its net leases generally specify a base rent with rent increases and require the tenant to pay substantially all costs associated with operating and maintaining the property. Its portfolio includes approximately 1.2 million square feet of Green-Certified Buildings, 2 LEED-certified buildings, and 1 BREEAM-certified building.

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.