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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
Q: Hi Team,
Would you have any concerns about the credit quality of Cominar REIT if you held one of its bonds maturing in July 2020? If not now, what would be the best indicator(s) to monitor to be sure credit quality does not decline and become a concern in the future? At what point would that indicator(s) signal a concern?
Thank you ,Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 25, 2017
Q: Hi: Some time ago Pure Industrial was favourably mentioned on BNN because about 30% of its holdings are focused on warehousing for e-commerce distribution. An article in today's Globe and Mail also mentions it in this context. I note your comments on AAR have been cautiously positive, but not enthusiastic. Would you mind expanding on the e-commerce linkage? Is it less than it appears? Also, can you point me to other stocks that focus on the development of E-commerce distribution facilities? many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on July 24, 2017
Q: Good Morning;
I have sold a put at $15 on HCG maturing to-day. Do you think it is wiser to buy back the position to close the contract or to accept the assignment? The key consideration, of course, is whether the recent decline in HCG, in spite of Buffet's intervention, is likely to reverse any time soon (say in the next 6 months). I would appreciate your crystal ball reading here! Thanks for this excellent service you are providing.

Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on July 21, 2017
Q: Hi guys,

Can I get your thoughts on Artis REIT? I've been watching them for some time now. They have managed the Alberta downturn relatively well. Do you know, based on forecasts, when their cash flows are expected to grow again? Do you like the direction the company is taking (I seem to recall they are looking at getting out of US retail)?

As for Medical Facilities Corp, is the price drop all about the change of leadership? I own some but am not sure if I should be buying a bit more at these levels. The yield is very enticing.

Thanks,
Aaron
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on July 19, 2017
Q: Hello,

I have a previous position in RioCan that has lost 6.5% value. I also have some spare cash from distributions to reinvest. I am tempted to add to the position in order to bring it to the allocation target and also average down cost. I see a lot of the REITs are suffering though, probably due to the recent interest rate hike. In addition RioCan has been mentioned in the news regarding Sears Canada stores shutdown. They defended very well though saying that Sears only attributed very little to their income.

Would you add to REI in this situation and do you see any fundamental concern going forward with RioCan?

P.S. I don't need the distribution income immediately and will reinvest it anyway.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on July 19, 2017
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