VABK vs FT Comparison

Virginia National Bankshares Corp is a bank holding company which is engaged in the commercial and retail banking business. The bank offers a range of banking and related financial services, including checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts and other depository services. Its segments include the Bank, VNB Trust and Estate Services, Sturman Wealth Advisors, and Masonry Capital. The Bank's commercial banking activities involve making loans, taking deposits and offering related services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations.

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.