Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
Love the new website. you must have put a lot of work into it. Thank you very much for your efforts.
I have been concerned about what is often called the 'housing bubble" in Canada. I am certainly no expert but house prices to rent, to income, per capita gdp and just the general high degree of debt in our country.

Knowing that I am not an expert in this area I don't want to bet too heavily on this fear. So, I think I have found a solution and thought i would run it by you for your commentary.
I don't have a lot of real estate other than my own home. So I am not worried about that, I am going to live here anyway. But, it seems like the Canadian banks would be hit if there was a big drop. I don't know if you know of other industries which would be affected?
Now, I have about ten percent in fixed income and I think all of that is in US funds in a rrif. I thought I might shave off some of the banks and buy my fixed income in Canadian funds. Then I would invest all of my US funds in stocks.

The big problems with this plan, as I see it, are capital gains and especially hold ing my fixed income outside a registered account ( because this is where my banks are, from which I would be raising the money). Of course at todays rates the taxes on the fixed income outside the sheltered accounts wouldn't amount to that much anyway. I know that you speacilise in straight forward questions on stocks but I notice that you sometimes venture further afield and reply to questions of strategy. So, i hope I qualify for this latitude. There may be a few questions in here so take off the points necessary
thanks

Q: I am considering selling SIA, a much larger senior residence company which I have held for years, and purchasing DR, a smaller medical REIT. This question is based on fundamentals and growth rates. May I have your opinion?
With appreciation.
Ed

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.
Can I get your assessment of Riocan's latest quarterly results released last week?
It seems to me that Riocan is now turning its strategy to redeveloping some of its retail locations into mixed retail/residential communities (with partners), which seems to make sense given the "Amazon effect" on retail. I would think this would be a great opportunity for them in the future, with more profitability than retail leasing alone. What are your thoughts?
Many thanks,
Brian

Q: Good time to buy some Pure Industrial or would you wait for a correction down-the-pike? Thank you.

Q: Could you give me your opinion on AAR as per growth potential and dividend

Q: How would BTB.UN rate in the real estate space. Is this a buy?

Q: hello 5i:
Looking at CAR.UN, I see present AFFO is 22.3 vs a normal AFFO of 17.1. I note you're still recommending it when looking back at past questions. I'd like to add to my holdings; can you help justify the valuation?
thanks
Paul

Q: I'd like to know what you think of MRG's Q3 report that came out today. I would especially appreciate your assessment of (1) potential growth and (2) your calculation of Payout Ratio using AFFO (not FFO, as they do, which tells me nothing without knowing the maintenance expenses). I must admit I get very suspicious of reits that only provide FFO and not AFFO.

Q: Hi whats happening today with dream up huge on no news I can find thanks

Q: Which will have a bigger impact on the price and prospects of this company ? Interest rate hikes in Canada, or the general economic health of the Canadian economy ?

Q: Following your comments about retail REITs a few days ago, I reviewed my REIT holdings and my only retail REIT is CHP.UN. Their properties are almost exclusively Loblaws-branded grocery stores, with a small mix of other retailers. My view in buying this a few years ago is that people have to eat, but at that time there was really no alternative like the recent Amazon move. What is your view of CHP.UN in general, and would you continue to hold it for income.

Thank-you

Q: I have a question about Healthlease Properties REIT WHY IS HLP.U STOCK PRICE KEEP DROPPING ARE THEIR ANY PROBLEMS WITH HEALTHLEASE

Q: Do you feel this is a good entry point for long term positions in KWH and AAR?

Q: What would your recommended REIT asset allocation be for a growth-oriented 33 year old who does not own a house? Currently own some Chartwell in a margin account. Would CAR.UN be your next choice? Is it advisable to own REITs in non-tax advantaged accounts?
Much appreciated

Q: Over the past 5 years, MRT.UN is down to about $14 from its highs of $19 +, whereas MRG.UN is up to $15.60 from just over $10. Is this difference all down to the U.S. property market being better than Canadian in terms of growth ? Is that likely to continue ?

What is your take on these 2 REITS and on the sector generally ?

Q: I would like your opinion on the following REIT : NWH.UN

Q: In what order would you rank these residential reits for a long term hold (5 plus years)? Would you agree that you should have one or two as part of a core holding in a portfolio? Thank you .

Q: Can I please get your opinion of Equinix. Thanks Dave

Q: Good morning,

I am looking for a listing of reits who would be exposed to the Canadian retail sector.( re: Amazon effect )

Thank you for your assistance.

Brad

Q: Currently I own the shares of RUF.UN, recently its share price fell due to the Hurricane Harvey which hit Texas, where most of the RUF.UN's real estate properties are. Since this is a one time catastrophic event do you recommend that I increase my position in this company. I see this company as a good bond proxy (dividend yield is approx 6.00%) with little volatility. The purpose of my investment is "income" and moderate price appreciation. Do you agree with my reasoning or do you suggest another company?