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INV VK HI INC2 (VLT) Competitors

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$10.10 +0.03 (+0.30%)
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VLT vs. KF, RCS, CD, RWAY, and MMT

Should you buy INV VK HI INC2 stock or one of its competitors? INV VK HI INC2's main competitors and comparable companies include The Korea Fund (KF), PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS), Chindata Group (CD), Runway Growth Finance (RWAY), and MFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "capital markets" industry.

How does INV VK HI INC2 compare to The Korea Fund?

The Korea Fund (NYSE:KF) and INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Korea Fund$92.47M2.82N/AN/AN/A
INV VK HI INC2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Korea FundN/A N/A N/A
INV VK HI INC2 N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, INV VK HI INC2 had 2 more articles in the media than The Korea Fund. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for INV VK HI INC2 and 0 mentions for The Korea Fund. INV VK HI INC2's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat The Korea Fund's score of 0.00 indicating that INV VK HI INC2 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Korea Fund Neutral
INV VK HI INC2 Positive

70.0% of The Korea Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.6% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by institutional investors. 59.5% of The Korea Fund shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Korea Fund has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INV VK HI INC2 has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

The Korea Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. INV VK HI INC2 pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%.

Summary

The Korea Fund beats INV VK HI INC2 on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INV VK HI INC2 compare to PIMCO Strategic Income Fund?

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (NYSE:RCS) and INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and profitability.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PIMCO Strategic Income FundN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
INV VK HI INC2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, INV VK HI INC2 had 2 more articles in the media than PIMCO Strategic Income Fund. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for INV VK HI INC2 and 0 mentions for PIMCO Strategic Income Fund. INV VK HI INC2's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat PIMCO Strategic Income Fund's score of 0.00 indicating that INV VK HI INC2 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund Neutral
INV VK HI INC2 Positive

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PIMCO Strategic Income FundN/A N/A N/A
INV VK HI INC2 N/A N/A N/A

13.5% of PIMCO Strategic Income Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.6% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.1%. INV VK HI INC2 pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%.

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INV VK HI INC2 has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

INV VK HI INC2 beats PIMCO Strategic Income Fund on 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INV VK HI INC2 compare to Chindata Group?

INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) and Chindata Group (NASDAQ:CD) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

INV VK HI INC2 has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chindata Group has a beta of 5.19, meaning that its stock price is 419% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
INV VK HI INC2
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Chindata Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

INV VK HI INC2 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chindata Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INV VK HI INC2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Chindata Group$2.35M139.65-$5.10M-$0.02N/A

21.6% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of Chindata Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.5% of Chindata Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Chindata Group had 1 more articles in the media than INV VK HI INC2. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Chindata Group and 2 mentions for INV VK HI INC2. INV VK HI INC2's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Chindata Group's score of 0.85 indicating that INV VK HI INC2 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INV VK HI INC2
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Chindata Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INV VK HI INC2N/A N/A N/A
Chindata Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Chindata Group beats INV VK HI INC2 on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INV VK HI INC2 compare to Runway Growth Finance?

INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) and Runway Growth Finance (NASDAQ:RWAY) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

21.6% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Runway Growth Finance shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Runway Growth Finance shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

INV VK HI INC2 pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Runway Growth Finance pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 19.5%. Runway Growth Finance pays out 1,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Runway Growth Finance has higher revenue and earnings than INV VK HI INC2.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INV VK HI INC2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Runway Growth Finance$137.33M2.07$34.05M$0.1161.64

Runway Growth Finance has a consensus target price of $8.20, suggesting a potential upside of 20.94%. Given Runway Growth Finance's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Runway Growth Finance is more favorable than INV VK HI INC2.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
INV VK HI INC2
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Runway Growth Finance
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

In the previous week, Runway Growth Finance had 11 more articles in the media than INV VK HI INC2. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Runway Growth Finance and 2 mentions for INV VK HI INC2. Runway Growth Finance's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat INV VK HI INC2's score of 1.00 indicating that Runway Growth Finance is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INV VK HI INC2
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Runway Growth Finance
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Runway Growth Finance has a net margin of 5.82% compared to INV VK HI INC2's net margin of 0.00%. Runway Growth Finance's return on equity of 11.73% beat INV VK HI INC2's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INV VK HI INC2N/A N/A N/A
Runway Growth Finance 5.82%11.73%5.55%

INV VK HI INC2 has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Runway Growth Finance has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Runway Growth Finance beats INV VK HI INC2 on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INV VK HI INC2 compare to MFS Multimarket Income Trust?

INV VK HI INC2 (NYSE:VLT) and MFS Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE:MMT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and dividends.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INV VK HI INC2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MFS Multimarket Income TrustN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

INV VK HI INC2 pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. MFS Multimarket Income Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.2%.

21.6% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of MFS Multimarket Income Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of INV VK HI INC2 shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, INV VK HI INC2 and INV VK HI INC2 both had 2 articles in the media. INV VK HI INC2's average media sentiment score of 1.00 equaled MFS Multimarket Income Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
INV VK HI INC2 Positive
MFS Multimarket Income Trust Positive

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INV VK HI INC2N/A N/A N/A
MFS Multimarket Income Trust N/A N/A N/A

INV VK HI INC2 has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MFS Multimarket Income Trust has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

INV VK HI INC2 beats MFS Multimarket Income Trust on 4 of the 4 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VLT vs. The Competition

MetricINV VK HI INC2Capital Markets IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$65.75M$5.65B$14.02B$24.24B
Dividend Yield11.07%7.40%5.89%3.70%
P/E RatioN/A37.9929.2130.46
Price / SalesN/A1,226.13512.91146.61
Price / CashN/A48.2838.6833.15
Price / BookN/A3.713.676.57
Net IncomeN/A$417.15M$1.31B$1.06B
7 Day Performance0.65%0.62%0.27%0.48%
1 Month Performance-4.08%0.66%1.19%2.51%
1 Year Performance-8.89%8.45%12.52%18.66%

INV VK HI INC2 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VLT
INV VK HI INC2
N/A$10.10
+0.3%
N/A-8.8%$65.75MN/AN/AN/A
KF
The Korea Fund
N/A$60.53
-0.3%
N/A+118.1%$252.49M$92.47MN/AN/A
RCS
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund
N/A$5.23
+0.2%
N/A-26.4%$246.50MN/AN/AN/A
CD
Chindata Group
0.1294 of 5 stars
$3.04
-1.9%
N/AN/A$246.28M$1.87MN/A1,450
RWAY
Runway Growth Finance
2.9461 of 5 stars
$5.75
-0.7%
$8.20
+42.6%
-38.9%$245.87M$137.33MN/A2,020

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This page (NYSE:VLT) was last updated on 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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