PLAB vs DX Comparison

Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in manufacturing photomasks. The photomasks are photographic quartz or glass plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits that are used as a component in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat-panel displays. The revenue from products designed for integrated circuits production accounts for the majority of total revenue, with the rest derived from products for flat-panel display production. The company's assets are located in Taiwan, Korea, and the United States. It generates revenue world-wide, including in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, and elsewhere in Asia, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.

Dynex Capital Inc is an internally managed mortgage real estate investment trust, which invests in mortgage-backed securities. The company invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Its objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to shareholders over the long term that are reflective of a leveraged, high quality fixed income portfolio with a focus on capital preservation. Its investments consist principally of Agency mortgage-backed securities including, residential MBS and commercial MBS.