Investment Q&A

Q: I have a very small position (<1%) with Artis REIT. It has grown smaller as most of my other holdings have increased in value. While I'm down 20% off my purchase price, it's redeeming itself with a nice dividend. But at this point I feel like I should either buy more to bring it up to closer to 2%, or dump it and find something with more growth potential (not necessarily a REIT).
Any advice? Eliminate it or add to it?

Q: Hi 5i
Could I have your thoughts on COR please ?
Also, do you have a view as to when interest rates would rise enough to impact REITs generally ?

Thanks
Mike

Q: According to SA the BAM buyout does not extend to the Canadian issue above. Assuming this is true, do you think the US side buyout changes the risk of a dividend cut, the risk of which is being floated in many quarters? Thanks.

Q: May I have your current views on WPT please. It seems to be languishing when I would though business would be improving.. Do you know when it next reports? Cheers

Q: Looking for your thoughts on a Canadian Industrial Reit. As an income seeker, yield is important but looking for some distribution growth as well.
How would you rank the above? And are there any others I have missed that you might prefer?
Thanks for your great content
Chuck

Q: I am fairly new to DIY investing and 5i. Have really appreciated the knowledge I am accumulating from your subscription. I am overweight in financials and would like to reduce. Currently own MKP (7%) and AI (2%). Could you give me your thoughts on these companies and rank them in order of “dividend safety/growth”? Thank you.

Q: What do you make of Firm Capital Property Trust? They raise their dividend and recently have had a good quarter: “NOI for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $21.4 million, a 32% increase over the $16.2 million reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.”

Most of their tenants are Grocery, Pharmacy or essential services. They also own interests in residential and industrial properties.

Thank-you.

Q: After reading Opendoors convincing investor presentation, I'm looking to start a position in an ibuying company. How would you rank these three companies in terms of overall growth? (rdfn/open/z) Do you know of any Canadian listed companies that take part in this?

Thanks

Q: I have a position in BPY that has finally came back to my initial purchase price after the recent news. Is it wise to sell now or hold and wait for buyout. If one is to hold shares, what would happen to the shares when the buyout finalizes?

Q: BPY/BAM possible deal.
As a holder of BPY the sale of BPY at the suggested price of $16.50/share is an absolute steal and robbery that is well timed to take advantage of the situation as we come out of the pandemic. That of my chest, to quote; "BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT - HAS ASKED BPY BOARD TO APPOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS TO COMMISSION INDEPENDENT VALUATION OF BPY UNITS"
How independent is this special committee likely to be? Is it likely that there will be a vote of all share holders?

Thanks, Stephen S

Q: Hi Guys
I always thought the book value of BPY.UN (currently showing $29 CDN) would establish the floor of an monetary offer if BAM ever decided to buy out BPY.UN, currently trading at $21.60 CDN. If the real estate holding were sold off piece meal and the company wrapped up do you think that the value that was realized would approach book value now - about $29 a share. And if so, how could the Directors of BPY.UN be acting in the interests of the shareholders in accepting the offer from BAM rather than realizing full value for shareholders? I am just wondering how an associated company like BAM buys a company below book value?

By the way I also hold a full position in BAM so I guess I will benefit either way this comes out but the offer looks below board.

Much thanks

Stuart

Q: I am interested in this REIT, please give me your opinion with regard to comparison to peers and anything else that is relevant.

Bill

Q: Hi,
Is the Brookfield family not the majority shareholder of Brookfield Properties ? If so, I do not see how the present offer would be turned down or increased.

Thank you

Q: If the BPY going private deal ends up happening would this be positive for BAM?

Q: Hi 5i:
Based on the idea that offices will not be needed as much in the post pademics future , is it worth to keep this stock (SOT) for a 5 years period?, or it would be better to switch to HR for example.
wishing a good year to your team and all members. Alex

Q: Hi 5i team
I am under water on Brookfield property partners if taken private at $16.50. I assume I will end up taking a loss. What are your thoughts and advice.

Regards

Q: I’m confused on the offer by Bam to buy out shares as to the Options shareholders have.
Is it 14.5%+- premium plus 0.4 of a BAM share? Or 14.5% premium or the 0.4 BAM share ?
If it’s 1 or the other, then I feel this low premium on the shares is not fair. It was recently higher and is simply consolidated before next push up. This is opportunistic similar to the lumber company deal that shares holders rejected last year( company escapes me atm (canfor or interfor).
How do you view the proposed deal?
Just last week I bought call option on BPY.un , would you simply take the profits today or hold out for possible better offer?
Thanks for your help again &#127867;

Q: Hearing this morning that Brookfield offers to privatize BPY. What could this mean for shareholders of BPY?

Q: Happy New Year.

According the article in the link below, BPY.UN generated year to date funds from operation (FFO) of just $665 million while paying close to $1.541 billion in interest. I saw a fairly recent Youtube interview with Bruce Flatt, and he seemed quite upbeat on Brookfield's overall outlook going forward. How much of a concern is this FFO/Interest ratio to your team?

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4396749-look-astronomical-leverage-brookfield-property?mail_subject=11-3-yield-high-insider-ownership-pandemic-resistant-newtek-business-services&utm_campaign=nl-investing-income&utm_content=link-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha

Thanks.

Q: Could you please update and expand on your analysis of Sept. 24 on Inovalis. What is the track record of their management team? As you pointed out in your prior analysis this isn't just a period of risk; there is significant opportunity especially at the cost of capital they reported in Q3.
Thanks, Hugh