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Q: Looking for growth in my TFSA among REIT'S. How would you rate this foursome.
Read Answer Asked by William on April 24, 2017
Q: Hello,

In the real estate sector, I have a position of 7% in D.UN, and 2.5% in CUF.UN. Both positions are respectively held in my TFSA and RRSP. I would book a 15% profit over the past year if I were to sell. How important is it to be exposed directly to real estate?

What's your thought on selling to buy more growth oriented stocks since I am a young investor and don't really need the income. What would be your company suggestions? I am currently underweight in consumer defensive (3% ATD.B), industrials (3% SNC, 3% WJA) or/and could also add another position in technology (2%BB, 2%PHO, 5% OTEX, 6% KXS).

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Julien on April 24, 2017
Q: Hi,
I've been accumulating a position of REI and SRU for a number of years for income. I've noticed not so good performance in REI, would like to know if I keep accumulated just SRU over REI.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lizette on April 20, 2017
Q: I own BEP.UN, BAM.A, BIP.UN and BGI.UN. Clearly I like the company.
Currently I am looking to deploy new money into the "income component" of my portfolios and am looking for a global real estate investment. I like the international aspect and the dividend of BPY.UN; and seee this as a long term hold.
Are there other quality players out there whether listed in Canada or on the US exchanges that would be better choices?
Or would you endorse BPY.UN?
Thanks again for your helpful guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 19, 2017
Q: Selling home due to an overseas posting which will last 3-4 years. What do I do with our "HouseMoney" - (approximately 450k)during our time overseas. Banks GICs are so low at 1.65%, can get 2% with EQ bank online. Interests would be at least 29% taxed! Can't afford to risk our house money on equities as we will have to buy back into housing market upon our return to Canada and will likely retire then as well.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 17, 2017
Q: I have owned this stock for that past 2 years and watched it go down and now up, to where i am even now. How do you feel about it now, i would like to add, as i really like the real estate rental industry in the US. How is this co. valued now and is the dividend safe and how much growth in the next couple of years?
Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by eugene on April 10, 2017
Q: Since Canadian Reits have to distribute out their capital gains [and hence NOT reinvest in new properties] and with declining ROC components.....Is it time to re-invest in Canadian dividend stocks for those of us who depend on a rising stream of income.

Our reits face unfair competition from pension funds, which can reinvest capital gains tax free.

I have been in Cdn Reits since the late 1990's. Is it time to 'kiss then good bye'?

Thanks.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on April 04, 2017
Q: Further to th question asked by Mayur. The new Chairman came on board as a director with four others in Jan last year, after Oxford Park Group disclosed a 5% in EXE. A change of leadership was also disclosed in Jan 2016 when the company stated the then current chairman Mr Hutzel would step down after the AGM this year. The downgrade is something I missed but would love to understand the rationale behind it as EXE seems to be finally getting it's house in order. I know 5i prefers CSH and SIA in this industry but do you have any insight into the downgrade.
Kenn
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on April 03, 2017