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Q: Further to my Aug 2 question, I did consider XRE but RIT seems the better choice as it has superior returns for all time periods, admittedly at more than double the MER. In case I decide that increasing my company count is OK would you please recommend your top 5 choices for direct company investment.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on August 08, 2017
Q: Hi 5i. I have held full positions in REI.UN and MRT.UN for what seems like forever, enjoying the yield. With the trend towards on-line shopping I am a little worried about owning shopping malls and am considering selling one of these and replacing it with
Read Answer Asked by MATHEW on August 08, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team,
Can I get your assessment of FCR's most recent quarter? Appeared to be a bit lackluster to me. Apart from interest rate sentiment that seems to keeping most REIT share prices down, are there any heightened business risks to this company given the type and location of the properties they own? And is the current payout ratio reasonable in your opinion?
Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 04, 2017
Q: My real estate exposure consists of CAR.UN. To increase diversity I am considering selling CAR and buying RIT. The MER is on the high side but the short and long term performance, relative to other REIT ETFs or mutual funds, seems justified. Volatility is also relatively low. What is your opinion on my plan and on RIT as a long term hold? Are there any other mutual Funds or ETFs I should consider. The percentage of my portfolio devoted to REITs is not high enough to obtain the diversity I seek by direct investments. I also do not wish to increase my security count by 3 or 4.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on August 02, 2017
Q: In reagrds to your model portfolio update;

Sell full position in BMO Equal Weight REIT ETF (ZRE, NR)
Trade Rationale - We see a few headwinds facing the broad REIT industry. Higher potential rates may make this segment come out of favour while also increasing costs to the REITs themselves. Add in high property values and pressure on retail stores, and we think it is time to be more targeted with any REIT exposure.


I concur and shifted my focus to smaller, higher yielding albeit riskier REITS like PRV which is flat since purchase not including DRIP & NXR just bought. My question is what REIT's would you recomend for this targeted approach and retail concerns, I am familair with some of your more popular REIT suggestions so hoping to hear some diferent names.

Thanks!

Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on August 02, 2017
Q: Trying to make a decision to buy a small amount (2.5% weighting) in Cominar. Some points:

The 11% yield is or is not covered by cash flow? Ross Healy on BNN says it is and gave it a top pick.

It has so so buildings in Quebec but does seem to be turning them around. A family owns 5%.

Analysts seem to think that if they cut the distribution (to a probable 6-7%0 the stock would go UP.

Is it a buy? Any other factors I am not considering? Thanks

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 01, 2017
Q: Hi,
Recently they are raising equity @ $6.40/ unit. Is this price attractive and reasonable to increase my portfolio position from 2% to 3% or 4% or I wait sometime then add? I checked with my Brokerage bank who is one of the underwriter of this equity issue, and was told they are sold out. Is it one of the indication that their will be less chance of a sell off in the unit price?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on July 28, 2017
Q: I'm interested to try and look for a REIT that has exposure (existing or planned) to provinces with low power costs and industrial space near major transportation hubs in the anticipation of this type of space being used for Marijuana related manufacturing. Know of any goodd candidates? If yes, how do you feel about the current valuations?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 27, 2017
Q: American REITS are regarded as core holdings of a US income portfolio because of their growing dividend payments. (O, WPC, VTR etc.)
My question is, why don't most Canadian REITS (AAR.UN, AX.UN, HOT.UN, etc.) annually increase their dividends like the US REITS? Most Canadian REITS have been paying the same dividend for years.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 27, 2017
Q: Hi

I am looking to move some of my retirement account into things that I consider hard assets (Real Estate, Railways and Utilities etc.). I am looking for 3 REITS that have strong real estate holdings with the least amount of leverage. 2 residential and one commercial. What is your recommendation /
Read Answer Asked by Ron on July 26, 2017
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