NRO vs FT Comparison

NEUBERGER BERMAN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES INCOME FUND INC is a closed-end management investment company that invests mainly in securities issued by real estate companies, including real estate investment trusts (REITs). Its primary objective is to gain high current income with capital appreciation being the second. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 90% of its total assets in income-producing common equity securities, preferred securities, convertible securities and non-convertible debt securities issued by real estate companies, including real estate investment trusts ("REITs").

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.