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Q: Good morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,

In your answer to Paul, you said that CAPREIT was 100% in rental apartments, which I don't believe to be the case. For example, two side-by-side buildings in Oakville, on White Oaks Blvd., and on Marlborough Court are serviced by a medium size strip mall that CAPREIT owns and is connected to the two apartment buildings. Tenants include Rabba, Burger King, and other fast-food and service/merchandise stores. Having said that, thanks for continually recommending CAR.UN. It has been a stellar performer for us. (We live nearby and are able to monitor our investment, and we note that CAPREIT is continually improving their properties.)
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 08, 2019
Q: Hi,
Morguard has bought a substantial position in PLZ and since the news release the stock keep moving up. I have sold 20% of my position because I do not believe that a takeover is in the cards but I am starting to doubt. Do you know who was the seller(s)? Michael Zakuta, the best REIT CEO in my opinion ( I worked 20 years in real estate), is the major shareholder and is still buying regularly. Has Morguard ever done a takeover? or taking a company private with management?
Thank you in advance
Read Answer Asked by Yves on October 08, 2019
Q: Gentlemen

My broker has suggested both of the above for above average return and a high degree of safety. They do not trade on the TSX but I wasjust wondering if you had any experience or knowledge on the companies as an alternative investment option for a retired investor.

Thanks

W
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on October 07, 2019
Q: what are your top 3 cdn. reits for growth.i included 3 , i own the 2 dream reits listed above.yield is not that important
there are so many reits it is hard to separate the really good ones.dave
Read Answer Asked by david on October 07, 2019
Q: Hi 5i, I do not have any real estate exposure in my portfolio or own any real estate assets. My portfolio includes a range of stocks such as SHOP, MELI, PYPL, SQ as well as BNS, DIS and BIP:UN, CNR as some examples.
It seems like there could be a lot of future growth in Atlantic Canada and I am wondering about KMP.UN. I have a small portfolio so would appreciate any suggestions you have for some real estate exposure with growth. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Laura on October 02, 2019
Q: Retired, conservative dividend investor. I hold the above securities as well as annuities, Fisgard Capital, CPP, OAS (very soon) and a company pension.

When I screen CSH by the usual metrics (P/E, P/BV, P/CF, P/S, ROE) and look at the technicals, it does not give me a lot of confidence to continue to hold. It seems stuck in the $14 to 15 (16) range. I understand the intention is for CSH to provide stability to the portfolio, especially if/when the market decides to head south.

#1 = Please build me a case to continue to hold or add to CSH.

#2 = If the retirement industry outlook looks good, but a different company (like Sienna) looks better, should a switch be the better option.

Thanks for your help...much appreciated...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 02, 2019
Q: HI,

What do you think of this ETF ? Would you buy it now ? For income ? for growth ? Or what else would you suggest mostly for growth and some income ?
Many thanks,
Jacques, Mtl
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on October 01, 2019
Q: Hi,
In looking at this particular Centurion ETF, I noticed there are different classes - some of which seem to have higher fees for advisors, etc. I also note that in a previous Q&A you have mentioned this is a mutual fund, as opposed to an ETF and I have been told by the person recommending it that it is a mutual fund trust, which is different - yet their explanation as to why it is different wasn't clear to me. So I am wondering what the difference is between a mutual fund trust and a mutual fund. I assume it operates somewhat like a REIT, but am not really sure. If you could clarify this and whether or not the CEN105:CA is the low fee version, available to direct investors, I would appreciate that. Also please let me know if you would recommend this, or could suggest better alternatives, I would appreciate the input.
Thanks for your continued advice, it is always appreciated.
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on September 30, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,

I currently hold these stocks in an unregistered account. I have journaled over the five companies into a US account for the dividend. I would like to add possibly two more companies that pay their dividend in US funds. I have the rest of the balanced fund and some growth in my TFSA. Any suggestions to add here, and if it results in duplication, what would you remove from the list. I am well balanced and would likely have to sell at least one current stock and could just add the other if you can give me two. Was looking at Nutrien or AQN. Didn’t pull the trigger on AQN last year at 12.5.

Thanks for the assist.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on September 26, 2019
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