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Q: Good afternoon,

I know that there are diversification benefits to owning ZRE vs individual REITs in Canada. But for a 1-2% portfolio weight, I wonder if I might be better off with a name like CHP.UN purely for income given the quality of their largest tenant.

I have owned ZRE for awhile now, but have to admit to being underwhelmed by its performance.

Thoughts?

Thanks as always.

Thoughts
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on November 01, 2023
Q: Is there any news on Granite REIT or is it falling due mostly due to expectations of rising interest rates? It appears to have dropped below any recent support levels. Being down 15% in my holding, is now the time to add more or perhaps move out of REITs all together towards another sector (which) or another REIT (say DIR.un)?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 31, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I am thinking of getting back into INO for the dividend. I have owned it in the past but sold it before the market volatility.

At the current share price it looks attractive but do you think the dividend is reasonably safe? (Recognizing you don’t have a crystal ball)
And do you see a more optimistic future for INO if interest rates decline next year?

If you think there are better REITs with comparable dividends any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 31, 2023
Q: Fortunately I sold PRV.un and NXR.un over a year ago and now wondering if it is time to repurchase. I'm reminded of Warren Buffet's expression to be "greedy when others are fearful" and there is lots of fear out there at the moment. In your opinion, what are the three most important ratios when evaluating REITs and what are the yellow (caution) the RED (danger) zones for those ratios? What are the ratios for the subject REITS?
Read Answer Asked by Brendon on October 26, 2023
Q: Recently an analyst specializing on REITs said "We believe the ability for select names to maintain current distribution levels is ‘below average’, including Dream Office REIT, European Residential REIT, Extendicare Inc.,, Melcor REIT, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, etc. "
Does this mean there is a strong possibility that the distributions will be cut for the above noted REITs ?
Thank you as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 24, 2023
Q: My plan is delay OAS, at the same time trying to not go overboard on dividend-payers in my taxable account to limit the clawback. I'm wondering if adding REITs instead tend to help that situation.

Generally speaking, is the payout from Canadian REITs such as GRT.UN and DIR.UN in a form that is beneficial in that regard? Is there a CAD ETF that invests in the U.S. that might also be a good idea?

I hope this doesn't come across as tax advice.
Read Answer Asked by James on October 21, 2023
Q: My discount broker commented that DIR.UN "is running out of steam" and that the largest shareholder sold 800,000 shares last week at $13.02. It is significant to note that the said shareholder now owns no units of the REIT.
Recently you indicated that this REIT is one of your top 5 favourites.
Can you please comment whether this is still your favourite REIT ? Is the insider selling significant? I will appreciate further if it is a hold, sell or a buy.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 18, 2023
Q: Could you please outline the main risks to Dream Industrial REIT. I am also confused because over 2.5 years their P/E has gone from 4 to 24, yet their stock price has dropped (~$16 to $13) and their earnings have increased (as I understand it). Please correct me if I am wrong. Also, do I have it right that their NAV is ~$17? Do you know their average interest costs and if/when that might increase significantly? Other than those debt questions, and the sector, I'm wondering what I'm missing with this stock continuing to drop. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Toge on October 16, 2023
Q: Hello -

I suppose the merger with Life Storage has elevated EXR's debt. Is that debt load concerning in a prolonged "higher for longer" interest rate environment ?

How does it's present P/FFO ratio and Dividend yield compare to the past ?

Is there a better comparative metric to use than these ?

Is it a buy, or what would be "5i's attractive entry point" ?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 13, 2023
Q: What would be your top 5 U.S. or Canadian REITs today based primarily on both valuation and quality balance sheet.
Read Answer Asked by James on October 12, 2023
Q: According to your company statistics page, CAR’s 3 and 5 year dividend growth rate was -100 and -66 respectively. Does that mean they significantly cut their dividend at some point in the last 3 years and, if so, was there a particular catalyst that drove them to do that? Assuming I am reading the information on the statistics correctly, what are your thoughts on the reliability of CAR’s dividend in the medium term? Contrarily, how likely is it that the dividend growth rate will accelerate once interest rates start to fall, say to catch the company up to where the dividend per unit was before the cut?
Read Answer Asked by Andre on October 10, 2023
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