Investment Q&A

Q: I don't understand. MRC does over $1 bil in rev, has only 11 mil shares, never issues more; yet pays almost no div, has a lousy ROE and the current stock price of $110 is almost as low as ever. Yet it has a tangible book value of $355, over 3x it's stock price. That's just weird. Why isn't the price much higher? Is it so badly run that no one wants to pay for that value? Help me understand the issue(s) here please. Thanks so much.

Q: Hello,
I've held it for 10 years or so since it was around $100, and now the share price is back to where it was 10 years ago.
What's your view on the company going forward? Is this a time to throw a towel?
Thanks

Q: I have been fortunate to come into a windfall of cash from a relative, and I am interested in taking new positions in the following securities with this new cash. Please note, my existing portfolio is fairly well diversified across all sectors in North America.

Can I please get your long-term opinion on these new securities I wish to invest in. Do you see any issues with respect to these investment choices? I have money to invest and feel the urge to plunge into the market at this time.

CSH.UN, MRC, ALA, MPCT.UN, TRP, CVS, LIFE.U, TEVA

Thanks

George

Q: Would you please provide an updated view of MRC and its constituent companies. I bought many years ago hoping to see an improvement in the BV ratio. Given the high level of insider ownership is there one company more likely to get taken out? Take question credits as appropriate.

Q: Which of the 5i portfolio companies have had the highest level of insider buying recently?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team

I purchased Morguard Corporation in 2020 at $105.00. I am beginning to become disillusioned with this company. Any thoughts on whether it is worth keeping or should I sell and move on.

Two potential replacement real estate stocks would be either Tricon Residential (TCN) or Mainstreet Equity (MEQ).

What would be your thoughts on the best purchase?

How was MEQ year end results announced earlier this week?

Thank you

Q: I'm thinking about selling my Morguard, over concerns about the paradigm shift away from office space.
Do you agree ?
Thanks

Q: Should I hold on to my MRC and wait for the turn or reinvest it in MRG.UN?
Thanks Bob Rose

Q: Where do you see the best value in Canadian REITS today?
Thanks.

Q: Hi Guys, the fixed income part of my portfolio needs a few additions, the returns on GIC's are very low, would be happy with PSA but apparently not available through my broker TD Waterhouse so my question is how would you rate the above 4 bonds, maturity date is no more than 3 years out.
Thanks Anthony

Q: Would you add at these level and why? Long term hold. Currently have 1/2 position. Thank you.

Q: Hi Guys
I hold both these companies, both of which are trading at about half of book value. I was thinking of selling one of these and using the proceeds to top up the other holding. Looking forward a couple of years, and seeing which company has delivered better returns, which company would you favour and why.

Thanks

Q: Hi Guys

I see Morguard Corporation has hit a 52 week low and has issued a new $175 million dollar debenture. I guess the weighting it has in retail, hotel, and office real estate continues to weigh on its cash flow? What does the rating of the debenture tell us about the financial health of Morguard and is there anything here to worry about?

Thanks Stuart

Q: What portion of Revenues are derived from multi residential assets and what are your current feelings on the stock?

Q: Hi team,

What are your current views on MRC, they do have retail and hospitality exposure however they also own very valuable office and multi-family assets. They have been decimated but they should survive this. Would you buy at these levels?

Thanks

Q: Morguard doesn’t seem to be taking part in this SnapBack rally. Do you see any reason for this? Good entry point for buy and hold?

Q: Good morning,
what do you think of Morguard Corp. (MRC) here at 119ish down from 220 - i know they will get hit from the hotel exposure but it seems like a decent opportunity perhaps due to illiquidity? Some of the more liquid REITS have bounced but not this one.

Q: Hi guys

Thanks for all you great information.
I have held both Morguard Corp (both MRC and MRG.UN) and Mainstreet Equity for quite a time period and done quite well in both, more than doubling my initial investment.
All these stocks have always traded at substantial discounts to net asset value, which has given me downside risk protection, and at one time I thought they might trade closer to NAV. In the past year I have heard from multiple BNN guests that Rai Sahi who runs Morguard, and apparently owns more than 50% of Morguard, could pay much more attention to delivering shareholder value, including moving the share price closer to NAV. So my question is, looking 5 years out, which company, MRC or MEQ, do you feel: 1) has better MGMT, 2) is in the better real estate sector to deliver value and 3) is most likely to see the share price come closer to NAV. A last question would be do you think either company is likely to receive an offer and be taken over by another REIT or pension fund, and if so would it be at NAV or above?

Thanks in advance

Stuart

Q: Yesterday MRC traded up to $ 214.00 and today has fallen back to 200.00 What would cause this ? It happened a few months ago as well. Would it be someone putting in a buy at market order for this very thin trader. What are your thoughts on MRC. RAK

Q: What does Morguard see in PLZ.UN as an investment when
shopping centers seem to be under so much pressure?Is this a contrary strategy or the sign of low interest rates?

Thanks
Bob Rose