Investment Q&A

Q: I own the following REITS for income: DIR.UN, AAR.UN, SRU.UN, AX.UN, HR.UN. I own about the same % in each REIT, and they are in balanced proportion to the rest of my portfolio. I have no intention of adjusting my total REIT proportion as a whole, but rather treat them like a home-made ETF. I will hold for a long time frame, can weather some dips, but, I only want to hold high quality REITS and preferably nothing in Alberta in case oil companies have to start letting their office spaces go. Could you comment on my list for quality, and suggest any you would see as a sell. Would it be better to cut down the number of REITS and add the funds to one or more of the others? Or, on the other hand, is there something I am missing to complete my "ETF". Thanks very much.

Q: What is the current price to NAV ratio of ZRE? As an alternative, can you recommend a couple of high quality reits that are currently trading below NAV or at least not much of a premium?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

Considering your reply and (I believe) your view that interest rate rises aren't coming to Canada any time soon (and probably not substantial rises)
>> 5i Research Answer:
>> D.UN is a fairly sizeable REIT at a good valuation. It had a >> good third quarter, with solid occupancy of 92%. The payout >> ratio is fine at 80% and cash flows are supportive of the
>> dividend. We would be fine with a long term hold here.

What would your opinion be for a current, half position, holder considering accumulating more of D.UN (current REITs are 3.5% of overall portfolio). I sense a lot of negative sentiment in the REIT market but I generally have a positive, longer term view.
I'm considering initiating a half position in CSH.UN as well before year end but in no rush to commit to these purchases.

Thanks, I eagerly await your valued opinion.
Mike

Q: ho folks:

in feb 2011 i purchased this at $30.30 (in rrsp)

-- the income rec'd is very close to the drop in capital value

-- ie, i have rec'd about 2k in income and the shares are down about 2k - so i am about breakeven (ish)

question: understanding the oil/alta problems; am i better to sell and buy say a SIA/EXE or ZRE/XRE or ??, OR is D.UN a blue chip that is suffering unduly?

sell, or hold and wait for eventual recovery?

this is my only real estate holding

thanks

Q: Do you have an opinion on Vtr?
How does it look on metrics?and what is the market telling us as the stock is on a downward spiral.
It seems to have great diversification in the right space

Q: comments on latest results.

Thanks

Q: Surprised by the drop in price after what appears to be solid results. Something I am missing maybe no dividend increase.
Thank you for your comments.

Bob

Q: Hi In May of 2013 the US had started to telegraph the raising of interest rates. Most income stocks like REIT's were hit hard for an extended time. Do you think that in Dec when it is possible for rates to rise that we may see the same scenario again.

Q: Hello Peter, I bought this REIT a couple of years ago (admittedly blindly, just on some positive comments from J-F Tardif). I've been quite happy so far as, while the gains have been modest, it keeps paying out an almost 9% distribution without a lot of drama. Have I just been lucky so far? Can you offer a brief assessment of this REIT please, including its payout ratio and if you see anything that suggests I should take my gains and apply them elsewhere. Thanks in advance!

Q: Whats is your thought on this reit they increase dividend 3.3% this quarter.

thanks

Q: Hi Peter & Team,

I would like to increase my REIT from 4.5% to 6% in my RRIF portfolio(Equally divided between ZRE and XRE) and notice that both do not have CSH.UN and FCR
Questions
a) Is it good time increase position in REIT?
b) GAZIT owns 42.8% of FCR, how do you view this?
c) Which one will you choose?
Thanks

Q: Is its fall the malaise of the reit section,its dividend is now 11 percent.Is this at risk ?

Q: Can you give us the top 3 quality REIT names to hold for long-term income?

Q: I own some shares of CRR.un.p/p $13.50,1.3% of my portfolio. Please your expert opinion on 1) its result released today & 2)hold,buy or sell.Appreciate your usual great views & services.

Q: hi,
XRE VERSUS ZRE. what do you prefer for a long term investment? or neither?
thx chris

Q: I am looking to buy fixed income for my RRSP account. To enhance my fixed income return I have been buying convertible debentures. I am not too concerned that I will never use the convertibility feature as I buy these bonds strictly for yield. About 18 months ago I bought the ATP.DB.B convertible debentures maturing June 30, 2017 at a price in the low eighties. Today it is trading at 94.00. I am now considering buying ATP.DB.D maturing March 31, 2019. It is now trading in the low eighties. Do you feel the extra yield on ATP.DB.D is worth the extra risk relative to ATP.DB.B? Keep in mind I am not concerned about convertibility features and I am only looking for yield. I am willing to hold both of these debentures to maturity.

Thank you, I will wait for your response.

Q: Hello team, How would the good US employment numbers and the strength of US$ affect TCN? Would this be a good entry price?
Thank you!

Q: Please comment on the results for ax.un.
Thankyou

Q: This stock keeps on dropping. What is your outlook for the
valuation?

Larry

Q: Can I have your assessment of Allied as a buying opportunity right now. It is trading at close to its 52 week low, has a decent dividend and just reported what looks like good results. I have held this stock for almost 10 years so have seen it grow nicely and wonder if this is an opportunistic time to add to it. Thanks in advance for your guidance.