Investment Q&A

Q: REF.UN

Has come back since your October comments. Does this REIT have a good history of dividend increases. What are your thought going forward with this stock. Thanks

Q: Peter et al,
I bought Dundee Real Estate (D.UN-T) at around $30 plus. It sat below that for a while but has crept up to $29 plus. It has been disappointing. What is your opinion on it now? The dividend is decent but I don't want to hang onto it if it is going to just creep along.
Gary

Q: Hello 5iTeam, last question about Boardwalk (BEI.un) was in June. Is your opinion still the same? Is there a better REIT out there? Thanks, Gervais

Q: Hi - any comments on the financing deal by RLC today? thanks

Q: Please comment on the results for MKP (MCAN).Thnkyou.

Q: Re: Owning Rental property vs. REIT's
Hi 5i,
If you feel that this holds no value for the members, don't worry about posting it. My preference is for holding REIT's and this is as a direct result of having been a landlord. We bought a rental property that had long-term tenants. For the first year or two, things went very well, but then the bread-winner in the family developed a mental health issue and things went very poorly. Even though (or perhaps because) the house was only a block away from our house, the issues piled up and the stress in dealing with the tenants (whom we thought of as friends by this point)became overwhelming. Then, unexpected job insecurity at my workplace. Long story short: we sold. While we did not lose money, we didn't make a bundle either, but the stress (for us, anyway) of being landlords was more than we were comfortable with. REIT's, on the other hand, offer far more peace of mind and stability. I appreciate that for every negative story about direct ownership there will one or more positives - but I thought I would share this story and point out that with ownership comes a greater vulnerability to the unexpected. In our case, both "macro" and "micro" issues. You have to know yourself very well to be able to manage these challenges. Best of luck to Andrew either way!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Hi, I am retired and own 5 reits amongst others. MRT.UN represents 2.48% of total portfolio.I can't understand the lack of coverage by investment professionals regarding MRT.UN. I think this reit should be regarded as a good investment for retirees looking for income and a bit of growth.
Your thoughts, please

Q: Hi Guys great job
What is your take on rmm.un right now

Thanks Mike b

Q: My question is on TPH Temple Hotel Inc, what do you think of their recent announced purchase and it as an income investment. I have approx.4% in my rrsp account tied up in it and in the divvy reinvestment program. What do you think of the 9.5% dividend, is it sustainable? I have gathered quite a few shares but with the drop in stock price I find it is actually in the red for how long I have held it, 6 months. Thanks for your assistance! Ed

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on DuPont Fabros Technology, DFT.

Q: Hi Peter and Gang,

I have too many REITs in my portfolio and am planning to consolidate into two to four REIT holdings, simply from a manageability perspective.

Do you have any favourites in the sector and/or suggestions? I am an investor (vs trader) and would be interested in quality and growth over the long-term.

Many thanks,

Derek

Q: hi, i would like to know if you have any reits about health care, housing, and the elderly that would be recommendable at this time . thank you.

Q: Can you please comment on Amica Lifestyle (ACC). The stock has been under pressure and dropping.Can you see this turning around? Thank you.

Q: Re: BPO
I have about 600 shares of BPO and the current price is just below $ 21; I would have made a 20% profit which is great
There is now a tender for the BPO to be converted to another BAM unit, (could be the BPY)
The offer expires on March 19
I wonder if the book value of BPO is higher than the $ 21
and I could hang on for a few more weeks to see?
your advice would be greatly appreciated as I have a hard time to understand the full value of BPO ? or the conversion to another Brookfield units could trigger tax consequences and would it be a decent investment ? (looking for some income which BPO pays and also abit of capital gain: not too risky);
thanks!

Q: I was wondering if you are familiar with MOB.UN? It had quite a spike on the increase in the dividend after acquiring some hospitals in Brazil, but has settled back to a 10% yield. Do you think it is ok, and any comments on the parent company? Thanks for the great info here.

Q: Peter . Looking to buy Dundee reit and Artis reit for long term income. Are the dividends safe? What would the payout ratio be. Looks like Dundee has not raised its div. for years. Thanks for the info, Ken

Q: Could you rank the following mortgage companies for me: Firm Capital (FC), First Financial (FN), Timber Creek (TMC) and MCAN (MKP). They have been great for income and are 10.5% of my portfolio. I have held most of these for a lot of years. Should I reduce my holdings?

Q: Good Morning
I currently own Brookfield Properties BPO which is going to merge with another Brookfield Property group (BPY.UN) Would you:
Accept the offer (part cash and stock)?
Sell the stock and go elsewhere?
Sell the BPO and buy the equivalent shares of BPY.UN?

Thanks Jim

Q: Hi Peter and 5i Gang,

Last year I reallocated some of my portfolio to Canadian REITs, unfortunately at the worst time! Before any indication of tapering and the resultant sector decline. So I am underwater between 5% and 20% on my REIT positions now. I notice that they haven't been bouncing back all that enthusiastically and am scratching my head as to why not and whether or not to reallocate out of REITs.

Any thoughts or comments on the sector? Are you able to give me your thoughts about the future prospects of NWH.UN, my worst performer (-19%)?

Many thanks, Derek

Q: INO.un attracted my attention with its high yield. If Europe is in recovery mode this one could move higher. DI.un also in Europe but concentration in Germany, a much bigger Reit with roughly the same yield. I would appreciate your opinion and which one would be your choice or would you prefer another Reit? Which one?

Thanks