SDHC vs FT Comparison

Smith Douglas Homes Corp is a company engaged in the design, construction, and sale of single-family homes in some of the highest growth and desirable markets in the Southeastern United States. It is organized into eight geographical divisions which comprise two reportable segments. Its Southeast segment consists of Atlanta, Central Georgia, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh divisions. Its Central segment consists of Alabama, Houston, and Nashville divisions.

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.