Investment Q&A

Q: What are your current thoughts regarding plaza reit as an addition to the income side of my portfolio? If negative, do you have any suggestions for stable high-dividend Canadian stocks that I can investigate? thanks, J

Q: Good afternoon!
I have some substantial cash to deploy, ideally into Canadian dividend payers at 4% or more. I already have many of the usual suspects, including the following: ENB, BCE, PPL, BNS, CM, LIF, SIA, T, LIF, BEP.UN, DIR.UN, FSZ
I have been waiting until the December sell-off (i.e. Benj Gallander’s suggestion that it is the best time to buy), hoping to find some that have made the sell list that are good candidates for bounce backs in the future. After observing the market in the early stages of tax-loss selling, would you have some names that might fit that bill? Ideally maybe 5 or 6, although I realize that is a tall order, perhaps! Again, I am seeking dividend paying Canadian equities paying 4% or more.
Thanks! Paul

Q: In a recent answer about DIR.UN you mentioned reports of inventory buildups in the US in anticipation of potential tariffs with the incoming administration. Would PLD be a good way to take advantage of this possible trend? Between PLD and DIR, which REIT do you prefer for the long-term (5+ years)?

Q: Looking at a 3 to 5 year timeframe - please compare the two companies and advise which one you would buy and why..
Thanks. ram

Q: I have owned this REIT for sometime and am very pleased with it but lately, it has been going down. Can you shed some light on why this may be happening? Should I add to it at this time? I know it is one of your favourites. Thank you for your great service.

Stella

Q: I hold CSH and CRR. The later being a very small position (1%) I'm looking to consolidate. Could you rank these 3 or do you have a better REIT to suggest?
Thanks

Q: 5i has been positive on CAR.un for a long time. You are not alone. It seems to be a long term favourite of many if not most REIT analysts. I have held it since 2019 and am down about 9%. It is about $15 below its 2022 high and is trading at 2018 levels. I bought it for income. Other residential REITs have a superior distribution Every day I look at it and say to myself "why am I holding this." What do you see in the future of CAR.un that makes it a buy or even a hold? If I cash out, what would be your next best favoutite with a better distribution?

Q: Which would you recommend for a 2 to 3 year hold and reasoning? Thanx.

Q: Hello 5i team

Dream Industrial is like a falling knife. What can stop this southward drift?

Thank you

Q: I hold these stocks in a registered account. Both are down since the start of the year (2024). Is this a good opportunity to add. Long term hold. You thoughts Thanks David

Q: Buy, sell or hold with a few comments on each
Much appreciated. ram

Q: Please comment on latest results and going forward.Dropped 3% today after Q. TYxs for u usual great comments & views

Q: There was a question asked this summer about your favorite stocks in both Canada and the US in each of the 11 sectors. I cannot seem to find it. Could you please answer that question again ? If your answer has not changed, could you please provide a link to that past answer ?

Q: Greetings, currently hold Great West and Sunlife well rewarded to date. Thinking of switching Great West for Dream REIt based on your Sept report. Objectively long term does it make sense., thanks Bman

Q: In the last decade I have always owned a number of REITS as part of the conservative/dividend portion of my portfolio, but I have gradually sold them off the last few years as interest rates rose and performance tumbled. My question: can you recommend any REITS from across their spectrum that feature a solid dividend - hopefully 4% + - and gradual stock appreciation. I'm not looking for smoke bombs and lasers price appreciation! Thank you.

Q: With the BoC dropping interest rate the REIT sector should have triggered a rebound. That has not happened yet. Do you have a theory as to why? Thanks.

Q: Your thoughts on RioCan REIT.
Thank you

Q: I only own two REITs in my entire portfolio - GRT.UN and DIR.UN, and both are down sustainably (25% and 15%, respectively). Do you see any lights at the of these two tunnels? I plan to sell both for tax losses if there are no chances of these two turning around before December. Your advice please.

Q: We are planning to set up a separate investment account for our grandkids. Assume a 10 year hold. There are a few sectors we would want to overweight - 3 stocks, CAD or US, in Financials, Industrials, Technology and 1-2 stocks in the others. What would you look for and how would that translate into individual stock selections.

Q: Good Day,
I have some funds to deploy in my TFSA. I am thinking of adding to one of two securities listed. Which one do you believe offers the best buying opportunity in the current market?
Thank you