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BMO Monthly Income ETF (ZMI $18.47)
- $18.47 P/E (TTM): 17.93X Cap: $180M
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Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN $12.33)
- $12.33 P/E (TTM): 25.5X Cap: $3.60B
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Q: Hi, in my rrif account, I have both, and I’m considering selling dir.un and adding to Zmi. Dir.un 5years ago was approximately $12.30 when I bought it. Today it is much the same, I think if I sold I might make $100 . Zmi seem much more diversified, safer and could actually make some capital gains. Is the .20 mer and 1.2% difference in dividend a deal breaker, or would you consider this move for a riff account.
Thanks

Asked by Brad on October 01, 2025

5i Research Answer:

REITs such as DIR pay out most of their cash, which leaves less capital for growth. ZMI, of...

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