Investment Q&A

Q: I am looking for income and perhaps a little growth: how would you rate this stock? Would also appreciate your top two choices in the same sector. Thanks.
Garry

Q: 7:02 AM 11/14/2019

There seems to be a lot of confusion. Which of BEP, BIP, BPY are going to be relocated to Toronto and have the 5 for 4 "Stock Split"? Any idea yet of the Ex-Dividend Dates?
Thank you......... Paul K

Q: Hello 5i. I just wondered when is there earnings date? Is there is track for the stock to get up the it’s NAV in value? And lastly is it a buy?

Thanks.

Q: Hello 5i Team
Further to previous comments this morning and apologies for the length.

Comments on the Brookfield family of companies, US $ dividends and tax implications.

From the Brookfield website:
Please note that the quarterly dividend payable on Brookfield's Class A Limited Voting Shares is declared in U.S. dollars. Registered shareholders who are U.S. residents receive their dividends in U.S. dollars, unless they request the Cdn. dollar equivalent. Registered shareholders who are Canadian residents receive their dividends in the Cdn. dollar equivalent, unless they request to receive dividends in U.S. dollars. Prior to the September 30, 2016 payment date, the Canadian dollar equivalent of the quarterly dividend was based on the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate on the record date.
Beginning with the March 31, 2017 payment date, the Canadian dollar equivalent of the quarterly dividend is based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate exactly two weeks (or 14 days) prior to the payment date for the dividend.

What this means is the Brookfield entities "declare" their dividends/distributions in US$ and the transfer agent (Computerserve) pays the broker in Canadian dollars (as the broker i.e. beneficial holder is a Canadian resident ) regardless of whether the shares are held in a Canadian or US dollar denominated account. If the shares are held in a US$ dollar account the broker then "buys" US$ to pay the share owner's account. This results in a small under or over payment of the actual dividend/distribution depending on how exchange rates have moved. This is how my brokerage (RBC Direct Investing) explained it.

Further to the tax issues:
The limited partnerships (BBU, BEP, BIP, BPY) pay distributions which are recorded on a T-5013 (and not a T-3 or T-5). The distributions are a combination of eligible dividends, interest income, foreign income, return of capital and other items depending on the entity. Companies have until March 31 to issue each years T-5013 (similar to a T-3 issued for REITs) which results in delays in filing annual income tax. Therefore it is better to hold the LPs in a RRSP/LIRA/TFSA if you want to simplify your annual tax return, however if the entities are held in a RRSP/TFSA there may be foreign withholding tax that cannot be recovered. Previous years breakdown of the distributions can be found on the individual LP's web page. Each individual should review their tax situation with a their individual tax expert.

BIP and now BEP move to create a Canadian Corporation which will issue eligible dividends will make life much simpler from a tax perspective.

Q: Hello,

I would appreciate your analysis of Brookfield Property Partner's latest earnings announcement.

Since 2014 the company has been raising their annual dividend by approximately 5% per year. In your opinion; would the earnings and commentary from their latest quarter point to more or less of a likelihood that they might again raise the dividend by 5%, in the coming year? (i.e. - One more payout at $0.33 followed by a new, higher, dividend rate for 2020) <-- I realize you are only able to speculate on such matters but your educated guess would be appreciated.

Thank you

Q: I am considering adding BPY.UN to REITs already owned in my RRSP..This would raise my allocation from 11% to 14%. Do you like this move? Thanks for your great service.

Q: I owned both of these names in the past and lately BEP.UN is acting like a runaway train and BPY.UN is like stuck in the mud. If I want to re-enter either one of these two names at very this moment, which one would you recommend for a combined return package (i.e., growth and yield)? Thanks.

Q: Most REITs held up well during the downturn of the last few days, but BPY.UN has not. How come? What is your outlook for BPY.UN and why?
Thanks

Q: Have recently disposed of BTB reit. Which of these 2 securities would you prefer or any other suggestions. Tax is no consideration as held in my RRSP.
Richard

Q: Looking for a REIT & am trying to decide between the industrial REIT WIR.UN & BPY.Un .Which would you suggest or are both good stocks or neither & you'd suggest something else? I had AAR.UN which was great but was bought out & at this point have only NWT.UN for REIT exposure at 2%. I believe with falling interest rates that this is a good time for REITS . Your valued opinion would be appreciated.
Dave

Q: I have never owned property reits because I owned apartments but are in process of selling them. I brought a small position in BPY.UN, I like dividend and own another Brookfield company BIP.UN for ten years and only 3% of my holding. I was wondering what other property Reits u recommend or just stay Brookfield. i plan to add about 3 or 4% of my holding. 62 no debt and no penision...

Q: What is your view on BPY.UN as an investment for income. It pays well and payout ratio looks ok. What about stability/safety?
Bill

Q: I have held XRE for over 10 yr. in RRSP - so, with dividends I am up over 400%. I was thinking of selling this ETF and buying BPY.UN because the latter regularly increases dividends and is a broader based property/real estate holding company. I did not think it prudent to own both: either would be a very small holding in the portfolio.

Q: Could you please rate the below as to capital preservation and dividend safety. comment on you choices if possible.
ENB,SU,VET,CHR,AD,SPB,BPY.
Thanks
Yossi

Q: I own these 4 REITS. Can you tell me what percentage of their distribution is return of capital, please

Carl

Q: As this is a income trust(I think)income received is a dividend or a return of capitol?Thanks Jim

Q: Hello Peter and Staff
On a question about BPY.UN on Friday you indicated that even with a 2019 Distribution increase that the payout ratio is quite low.

I have read Scotia reports that repetitively have the payout ratio at over 100%?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: Peter; I’ve gone overweight on BEP.UN and am underweight BPY.Un- if I trim BEP.UN could adding to BPY.UN be reasonable? Thanks. Rod

Q: Good morning 5i Team

I currently have a half position in BPY.UN and have been looking for an opportunity to increase it to a full position (3.5%). I'm primarily interested in dividend income (I like BPY's 7%) supplemented with some growth. I tend to hold dividend payers for long term.

I would have thought lower interest rates would have been a tailwind for three reasons:
1) dividend income versus alternatives
2) lower cost of borrowing
3) lower cap rates for properties for sale, increasing potential sales price (offset by recession risks lowering demand for same).

Interested in your comments on this.
Thanks as always.
Peter

Q: We are seeking income (although capital retention is also important) and wonder if we would be wise to sell IPL which you don't seem big on and replace it with BPY.UN which you seem to like. The sector is not too important as the portfolio has a good balance of pipelines and REIT's. Both companies mentioned have a very good yield.