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Q: Your thoughts on latest quarter for MRG.UN please. I have owned it for about a dozen years and like the higher yield I get than from other residential reits I own, which seems based not on risk but perhaps on large ownership position by morguard corp - do you agree? Can you explain how they can have a payout ratio below 50% when we are told that reits must payout the bulk of their cash flows or risk paying corporate taxes. And with their payout ratio having been much lower than most other reits for years can you further explain what they have been doing with these funds that they haven’t been forwarding on to shareholders. The dividend growth has been modest and sporadic and I don’t recall that many acquisitions or significant buybacks. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Geoff on November 06, 2024
Q: Hello,

I own KMP.UN and just received a large package from them requesting I vote for or against.

They are asking shareholders to approve the plan of arrangement as Appendix E.

I made an attempt to go through it and understand what they were proposing but admit it wasn't clear to me.

Could you please clarify what they are asking shareholders to vote on and interpret it for us in simple talk.

With thanks


Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on November 06, 2024
Q: I had asked a question about boardwalk selling off recently and you mentioned oil price sensitivity in Alberta and while it has sold off slightly more than peers the entire group has gotten crushed pretty much straight down for the past 6 weeks despite rates trending down (probably at or more than expected) in Canada. Why are these names selling off? I don’t get it. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 05, 2024
Q: In the last decade I have always owned a number of REITS as part of the conservative/dividend portion of my portfolio, but I have gradually sold them off the last few years as interest rates rose and performance tumbled. My question: can you recommend any REITS from across their spectrum that feature a solid dividend - hopefully 4% + - and gradual stock appreciation. I'm not looking for smoke bombs and lasers price appreciation! Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 31, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team

I currently own European Residential REIT (ERE-UN), however I wish to sell it before year end with the uncertainty of what will happen after the special distribution and reduction in dividend (i.e. to many moving parts).

I want to replace it with either of the TSX listed US dollar REITS

BSR REIT - HOM-UN
Dream Residential - DRR-UN -UN,
Flagship Communities - MHC-UN

or add to my existing holdings of Inter Rent (IIP-UN)

1 - What would 5i suggest and if the US dollar REIT, please rank in order of preference?

2 - If I go with the TSX USD reits should I buy them in Canadian Dollar or US dollar (as they trade in both currencies on the TSX)? I am thinking I should go with Canadian Dollar as it will make the annual ACB calculations easier (my reits are held in a taxable account).

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 30, 2024
Q: Hi there. As always, I appreciate your insight into stocks and have really benefited from your advice over the years. My question today is about the company EPRT- who own and manage primarily single-tenant properties leased to middle-market companies. With rates slowly coming down and wanting to have some exposure to real estate would this be a name you would consider going forward? Looking at a minimum 2-year hold and adding on weakness.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on October 30, 2024
Q: Why has boardwalks unit price cratered over the past month or two especially considering sizeable interest rate moves lower (even at or anbove expectations). I know boardwalk trades at a premium to the group but I thought this was due to outperformance and lack of rent controls. Just wondering if this is now a good opportunity to add again? I own relatively large positions in Boardwalk and especially Killam in the sector. I don’t own any real estate myself so I have used these as a proxy. Thanks!?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 28, 2024
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