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Q: Can you compare the key metrics for these seniors REITS and indicate your order of selection. CSH seems most favoured by analysts but has lowest distribution, why? Do you consider these a buy right now?
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on November 07, 2016
Q: We own both of these companies in a riff account for the dividend and hopefully some growth given the demographics. Any reason why they have dropped so much recently ( seems to be more than the market) and would you buy more at these prices?
Thank you. Maggie
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on November 04, 2016
Q: Sienna Senior Living has been undergoing a steady decline for a number of weeks now and I would appreciate your analysis on possible reasons. (1) Is the stock merely falling back to a more reasonable evaluation or (2) do the recent acquisitions of Nicola Lodge and Glenmore Lodge raise the likelihood of a new share issue going forward and shares are being sold in anticipation of a significant drop in price? As always, thank you for your valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on October 12, 2016
Q: 10:25 AM 10/2/2016
Hello Peter
........an addendum to the question I asked yesterday [repeated below]
Maybe Sienna SIA is a better choice for income and some growth than either EXE or KMP.UN. SIA seems to have a better dividend history. I already have a full position in CSH.UN. Your advice?
Thank you.... Paul K.

9:33 AM 10/1/2016
Hello Peter
I recently purchased a small position in Killam Apartment REIT in my TFSA. It was chosen as an income investment. I am now having second thoughts that maybe Extendicare would have made a better choice.
Both have about the same dividend yield now but I think now maybe EXE has more chance of growth. However I see KMP have skipped 2 monthly dividend payments in 2015 and one so far in 2016. Is this a real concern? But then EXE cut their dividend over 40% in 2013.
Also in tough times vacancy rates at KMP might be much greater than at EXE. It is easy to sell KMP and switch to EXE with my discount broker. What is your opinion of these two companies and what would you advise me to do? I am just looking for reliable income and maybe a bit of growth.
Thank you........ Paul K

Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 03, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Given the issues with some world banks, I have decided to hold off buying XLF. Do you think i am overly concerned here? Second, Sienna Senior Living is either stable or goes down a bit where as Chartwell continues to grind a bit higher. Any idea? Lastly, ATD.B has pulled back a bit. Do you see this as a good opportunity? Alternatively, i was simply thinking of increasing my weights on Savaria Corp given the results and forward guidance and Knight Therapeutics as it seems like it is becoming a health care fund with great management. Please advise fo your thoughts. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on September 30, 2016
Q: Hi, what is your view of the REIT space right now? They are declining a lot today relative to normal stability, but have been strong lately. I have the ones listed as well as SIA with isn't technically a REIT but in the same area. I believe the new Real Estate category is coming soon, and the US election. In general is it good timing for the REIT sector over the next 6 months. And would you consider any other REITS better than the ones I currently own at the present time? I'm well diversified so I'm not over my % for the category, although could consolidate to fewer than 4 holdings.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on August 12, 2016
Q: Hello thinking of switching out of this stock. While there is a dividend it isn't large enough to offset in my opinion the geographic doldrums. Am thinking of switching to SIA or Milestone REIT. I do not need the income but want some dividend and some capital appreciation. Do you have a preference or another recommendation?? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 18, 2016
Q: Hello Peter
I am wanting to replace some bonds with these 4 stocks. (EIF,PKI, SIA, AD ) Could I have your opinion and any concerns.
Thanks for your great service.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 23, 2016
Q: I have notice there is 2 to 3 times volume last week. Is there any news or is it because of interest rate. Will there be any impact if interest rate goes up. Do you think it is time to sell and move to SIA. I am holding both - Csh.un - 5% and Sia - 1%

Thanks a lot
Read Answer Asked by Hector on June 02, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
With the recent gains, i reduced my chartwell residences to 4% from 8% weighting. I was thinking of reducing it to 2% and using the proceeds to buy Sienna Senior Living. Do you think this is a good switch or the risk reward is better by simply keeping chartwell and collect the dividends. I am thinking of doing this as chartwell has gone up quite a bit this year. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by umedali on May 11, 2016
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