Q: Are you able to discuss the results of CAR.UN? Do you see potential upside to this company given a more stable interest rate environment?
Can you also comment on their strategy? It seems given their focus on upscaling their building portfolio (ie recycling out older buildings and using their cash to buy newer properties), tail winds from housing shortages & immigration coupled with their focus on affordable housing (eg. mobile homes) could be good opportunities in the future.
Q: I would appreciate your comments regarding their earnings release and the dividend cut. The market did not like the cut in dividend, but I am wondering as to whether this might at some point be a buy. Their payout ratio seemed low for a reit, even with a very high dividend. If the eliminated dividend reduces debt, would they also be a takeover target for a larger reit/
In order to keep the real estate sector balance more or less the same, would you endorse a sale of TCN to use the proceeds to purchase more DIR.UN (which we already hold in this investment account) ? TCN has been a frustrating stock, but I believe that DIR.UN has more upside. Alternatively, are there other stocks in the same sector that you would suggest instead of DIR.UN?
Can you give me the basics on the fundamentals and guidance on ARR.
it pays a alarmingly generous dividend and seems to have some momentum. I need some more REITS and can’t help but be attracted to the dividend here.
What concerns would you have here?
Debt? Insecure dividend?
Q: On October 30th. Peter asked you about the recent results is AP.UN.
In your response you indicated that AP.UN increased the distribution by 11%
Is this an increase over and above the $1.80 dividend indicated now ? Is the new dividend $1.80 + 11% of $1.80. ?
Thanks.
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.
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)?
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.