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Q: I am retired, living on dividend income and have the following REITS in my portfolio in equal amounts and making up 10% of my portfolio. I am invested for the average yield of 6.6% the REITS generate.
Do any of the REITS have a dividend payout ratio near or over 100% or negative growth that I should be worried about?
Can you rate the REITS from best to worst?
I noted that you just sold the REIT ETF in the income portfolio and purchased CSH.UN. Based on your response, I may sell a couple REITS and replace with CRH.UN and NWH.UN for company growth that 5i is forecasting in the healthcare REIT space.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 10, 2017
Q: Hi Folks,
I'm looking to add a REIT or two to my income portfolio. I'm also aware of the possibility that rates may increase over the next year or so. I was thinking that "growthy" REITS would provide some protection from rising rates. Could you suggest two or three REITS with the potential for above average growth with a sustainable distribution. I'm OK with some riskier names.
Great work, as usual.
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on June 09, 2017
Q: Hello Team, I'm thinking about adding AD and HOT.UN to my portfolio for the dividends which are really good.

What are your thoughts on this? How risky are these companies? The AD CEO mentioned he plans to raise the dividend this year. HOT.UN just did a great aquisition. Am I missing something?
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on June 06, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, I have the above real estate plays (~2.5% each) in my RRSP along with a good mix of other 5i non-real estate income and growth picks (~62.5%) plus ~30% cash at present. Is this a reasonable mix (TCN, HOT, SRT) ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 27, 2017