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Q: Have held Sienna for about 4 years, and despite some ups and downs, currently have some decent capital gains on top of the nice dividend. I have been considering selling it, but now notice there is a new issue. Could you comment on the purpose of the new issue and if you consider Sienna a hold or sell. This is in an RSP, so no tax implications.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on August 13, 2024
Q: I have noticed that the real estate ETFs have been languishing over the last 10 years. What is your view of the real estate ETFs over the next 5 years? Under what conditions will these ETFs do well? What type of real estate ETFs do you expect to do well (domestic vs international, commercial vs residentical, etc.)?

Please recommend a North American and an international ETF which you feel could do well over the next 5 years. What percent of a portfolio would you recommend include real estate for diversification purposes?

Thank you for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on July 19, 2024
Q: Can you provide your input on these REITS ?
Please sort them for buying first to least preferred.

Also, suggest which of these you wouldn't buy, if any ? and why ?
Read Answer Asked by Jabs on July 19, 2024
Q: Hi 5I, my question is more about portfolio construction. I have moved both AMT and CCI to the communications sector of my portfolio to raise the percentage in that sector and to decrease the financial sector or REITS. It it fair to do such things as it does feel like they belong in the communications sector.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 18, 2024
Q: Hello,

Do you expect rates to fare better over the next 3-5 years as rates gradually normalize?

Can you give 1-2 names that are liked in the residential, commercial and industrial spaces?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 16, 2024
Q: Hello,
I read your response on June 24 on Allied REIT and was wondering about your specifics concerns on the company. You mentioned debt, vacancy and payout as main concerns for these office REIT. Allied reports a debt to GBV ratio of 36%, 87% occupancy, 2.8X interest coverage. The payout ratio is probably too high. Allied reports a book value per unit in the mid $40s and it’s trading at about $16. Obviously, Allied reported Cap Rates for their book is too optimistic. Their unsecured debt was downgraded to junk, it seems because of high debt level. What do you think is the main factor explaining the stock price (sentiment towards office or fundamentals)? Their leverage seems to be reasonable but likely higher than investors would like. Occupancy level are better than average. Your general comments are appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on July 05, 2024