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Q: Wanting to add some diversifacation to very high beta portfolio, looking to add exposure to consumer cyclical and defensive, and real estate. I'm used to daily swings up to 3% overall, so high volatilty suggestions are welcome/required. Going on my past behaviour, a slow and steady performer will get tossed looking for more "action".
Read Answer Asked by Charles on April 30, 2026
Q: Hello,
I own both CAR.UN and DIR.UN, am growing tired of watching CAR's share price steadily decline over the past 5 years.
Could you suggest a replacement for CAR.UN with a better growth profile, decent yield, not necessarily residential?
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Roman on April 20, 2026
Q: Hi Again. Similar to my last question, with consolidation in mind, would you please rank the above holdings in order of "sell" to "keep".

Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on March 02, 2026
Q: The stock has moved up nicely over the last few months, is there a reasonable expectation this may continue. Anything special going on with this company? Which REIT would be your favourite vehicle in this sector with a similar dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on February 24, 2026
Q: I'm in the process of using RIF withdrawals to augment a TFSA.
I have BIP, BEP and DIR as possible candidates to switch.

I'd appreciate your view on which stock has the most upside potential?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on February 20, 2026
Q: Want to generate some cash in a RESP. overweight oil and gas in this fund. trying to decide what to sell. Do I trim a little from white cap, head water, and freehold or sell reits.
Read Answer Asked by brian on February 19, 2026
Q: I am considering adding to these equities (ALA, BIP.UN, BN, CCA, CPX, DIR.UN, FTS, GSY, GWO, MFC, NWH.UN, TOU, TRP). Are there any you would not purchase more? In what order would you acquire for best overall combination of growth and dividend/distribution for the next two years.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 26, 2026
Q: What would be your 3 favorite REIT's right now and why. Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on December 12, 2025
Q: Dear 5i
Is investing in insurance companies like SLF a good idea in a declining interest rate enviroment , or are they like banks and make up the difference in lost revenue in other areas of their businesses ?
Also would now be a good time to buy into REITS , DIR specifically as it has not done very well over the past year and therefor more likely to rise more also with declining rates ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 09, 2025
Q: What would be your top 5 CDN DIV growth names ranked in order that can be set up as a DRIP. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 08, 2025
Q: Reviewing recent questions on these coys Considering tax loss sale of car.un and replacing it with more supposedly growthy fsv. Alternatively could add more dir.un which is a keeper for me now. Other name's also in total portfolio but only bn is a keeper. Your views?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on November 21, 2025
Q: Hello,
I have owned CAR.UN & DIR.UN for a number years and would like to sell one and keep the other for a long-term income hold.
Which would you keep?
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Roman on November 18, 2025
Q: Appreciated your recent report on DIR. I am a long-term holder, and always thinking of adding more. It does seem to have been a bit challenged in the last year or two, and wondering how that compares to its' peers in industrial warehousing? Your report lists the peers as Prologis, yes, but also StorageVault (which I thought was primarily personal storage units) and Riocan, which is primary retail. What am I missing? Aren't there other industrial warehousing companies you can use for a more accurate comparison?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on November 17, 2025
Q: Looking to add to an RIF account - considering ENB, BNS, DIR.

Your advice?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on November 06, 2025
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