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Q: I expected Canadian Appartment REIT to hold-on better, since people need a place to live and debt will get cheaper for the company. My sister, a lawyer, says that courts are expected to be understaffed, and so, landlords will not be able to force renters to pay. She thinks that renters who lose income due to a layoff will prioritize their car payment over their rent. I don't like that possibility one bit. I'm still positive on my position. If that makes sense to you, I'll sell and buy the U.S index. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 23, 2020
Q: The REIT sector seems to have been decimated. Residential REIT's which usually hold up better have come down big along with the Industrial REIT's.

Would not be a good time to accumulate some of the residential REIT's in Canada. Why would these companies decline so much ? Are they being priced such that folks will not be able to pay rent forever ?
Read Answer Asked by Mayur on March 20, 2020
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,
Can you offer some insights on why BPY.UN is down much more than its peers such as CAR.UN and CHP.UN? Is it wise to replace BPY. UN with either CAR.UN or CHP.UN at this moment? Thanks,
Martin


Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 20, 2020
Q: Hi, if I was going to buy one or two utility companies and one or two REITs for reasonable income, growth and safety, which ones would you recommend? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Amin on March 18, 2020
Q: Could I get your take on REITs at these levels. I thought they would have held up much better in this current meltdown. Are investors just dumping them because they think tenants are going bankrupt and default on their lease agreements? What is your opinion on FCR.UN? or do you prefer HR.UN? Thanks Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 18, 2020
Q: Would you buy a REIT today? What would be your top choice?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on March 17, 2020
Q: I don't own a REIT in my portfolio. Do you think now is a good time to buy a REIT that may be beaten up and are REIT's looking good for the coming years with expected lower interest rates? What is your fav REIT you would buy right now, I like high ROIC if possible but open to your advice. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 04, 2020
Q: Gentlemen,
I hold the above four REIT's. I plan to sell REI.UN. With the proceeds and new cash I would like to increase the HR.UN and BPY:US positions and add two additional REIT's. For these I am considering DIR.UN, FCR.UN, IIP.UN. or any of your suggestions. These 5 REIT's would represent 10% of my portfolio.
I appreciate you input.
Thank you,
Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on February 21, 2020
Q: How do you rate these 3 REITs, Cold being an American Reit that’s had successful growth in the states compared to Car.un and IIP.un in Canada?

Thnx for the awesome service!!👍
Read Answer Asked by David on February 14, 2020
Q: I would like to have a good REIT stock. Would you recommend buying BPY? Or do you prefer other REIT stocks?
I read the company did some buy backs last quarter. Do you see the stock bouncing back in 2020?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on February 11, 2020
Q: What are your two favourites REITS today? And, what are your two favourite REITS today with dividends >3.5%? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 27, 2020
Q: What are your top “Green” stocks for 2020 and what would be your top REIT stocks as well?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David M. on January 15, 2020
Q: Peter,

Please provide a list of your favourite REITS for a taxable account. The main focus being on stable, increasing, sustainable payouts as opposed to a high current yield.


Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on November 05, 2019
Q: I am considering adding BPY.UN to REITs already owned in my RRSP..This would raise my allocation from 11% to 14%. Do you like this move? Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on October 29, 2019
Q: HI 5i
In my grandchildren's RESP, I have about $1500 to invest, Currently have the above stocks at about equal weighting except for CNR at 26%, rest at approx. 15%. Would you recommend a couple of options for the next investment?
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on October 21, 2019