Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

I own several REITs. They don't make up a large portion of my portfolio, but I've always liked real estate investing and I think there's long term value in some names even if they are necessarily exciting right now. I currently own BEI.UN, IIP.UN and GRT.UN. All are up significantly since purchased. I'd like to branch out and I'm looking at REI.UN and AP.UN. I've managed to stay away from Retail, but REI.UN has diversified nicely into multifamily housing and has sold retail properties outside of the 6 urban areas. AP.UN is in the office sector and who knows what's going to happen there even though it is down considerably from its highs. Which would be your choice and do you think there is long term value in these names? It is for an RRSP account.

Thanks,
Jason

Q: Wondering what your thoughts are on Chartwell these days. Is it likely to come back after Covid? I own a moderate position in a LIF and wonder if it is a good idea to hold it. It's all bad news about the care homes right now so I hate to sell at the worst time. What are your prospects for this going forward or is there another one I should switch to?

Q: please comment on earnings. My wife is looking for a nice safe dividend with potential share price appreciation over the next 5 years. They have terrific assets and Goldhar seems like a smart ceo. The stock has been a laggard but post-covid my hope is that it will do better.

Q: Bought a small position of ZRE last year for a dividend payer.
You recommendet it back then. It went up nicely and also pays a nice dividend.
Thinking about buying more. Your opinion?
Thank you.

Q: I am considering the above 7 REITs and would like to concentrate on the best 4-5 for long term in RRSP; based on current value and growth potential. I am concerned that CRT is trading at too high a valuation (P/B higher than others). Could you please tell us where each of the 7 REITs are trading, relative to their NAV (for example DIR's may be trading at a 10-per-cent discount to NAV). Can you please rank all 7 REITs? Thank you!!
PS: Is it hard to calculate trading price relative to NAV?

Q: Hi! I’m looking to add 3 or 4 REITS to my portfolio. What names would you add a d why?

Q: COR reported yesterday February 4 and shares are down about 5%.
1. Your view on the results please , for example results vs. management forecasts.
2. Is projected cash flow sufficient to meet debt obligations and projected distribution rates ?
3. Is COR positioned well for the growth in the global need for data centers, especially given rapid digitization (possibly including some troublesome humans in the future) ?
4. I referred to your response to my question of January 13 (thank you). Is there anything in your answer of that date that you would change?
5. Is today a good time to buy ?

Q: How does MRG.UN compare with other residential REITS?
Thanks
Bob Rose

Q: Is this a B,S or H for 3-5 yr. horizon?

Q: Was thinking of adding the following reit into my portfolio after selling BPY.UN - thoughts?

Q: Do you think Northwest is overvalued at current prices (13.20).

Q: I am holding BPY.un which is to be be privatized.
What do you recommend?
Thanks

Q: now that they have joined tsx,where do you see this going? what is there div now?

Q: Greetings,

1) What are the latest Dividend payout ratios? My sources are giving numbers that seem all over the place.

2) If a dividend cut was on the cards, how would you rank which company is most likely to reduce or cut?

Many thanks!

Q: Hi team, please provide comments on the deal announced by HOT.UN this week.
Do you see this stock as a good 3-5 year hold?
Thanks
Rob

Q: HI Peter and Team,

Curious if you can provide thoughts on this REIT in the Irish Realestate Market. Was a topic on BNN Market Call today and curious on your thoughts.

Q: Hello,

I am looking for suggestions on REITs with focus on South East Asia. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Q: For long term holds for growth and dividends (grandchildren at least 10 years horizon), which apartment or industrial REIT would you recommend with short explanation of choice.
Thx J

Q: On the RBC Direct Investing web site it shows the short position of BYP.UN as 7.06%. Is that correct?

Being that there is an (almost) guaranteed offer to takeover BPY.UN by BAM is it unusual to have such a large short position in this case at this time? Aren't the shorts going to have to cover eventually and that would put upward pressure on the stock price? Your comments please.

Q: On a chart, 10 year interest rates move up quite a bit. Higher rates put pressure on REITs because of the debt. Why do you think they were unaffected and even went up? Actually, quite a few REITs look good technically. Are they recent positive news?