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 whose primary investment objective is to provide high current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The company invests mainly in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. Its high-yield bond portfolio consists of a diversified portfolio of bonds selected through fundamental research, while its utility stock portfolio focuses on companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing their dividends.