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Q: Hi,
I was wondering if you can give your opinion on DRA.UN. It trades at a significant discount to NAV and don't really have any analyst coverage. It seems to be an interesting way to diversify from regular stocks and bonds.
Read Answer Asked by Pasan on March 16, 2015
Q: I am thinking of buying Crombie Real Estate in my TFSA account as it pays a high dividend and has been SLOWLY growing. Is the a good investment?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on March 13, 2015
Q: Please provide your opinion on the results of INN.un today.Did its diluted EPS & Revenue beat expectations?Thanks a lot for your normal excellent services & opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 13, 2015
Q: What do you anticipate for the 4th Quarter report for this REIT ? After a steady decline in price in 2014, the past 3 months shows a steady price around $4.00. This stock is rated 8 out of 10 by Thompson Reuters, and there has been strong insider buying over the past year. Yet most analysts rank it as a hold due to high payout. Your call ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on March 12, 2015
Q: Could you comment on the combination of Northwest healthcare and Northwest International Healthcare ?
Read Answer Asked by terrance on March 12, 2015
Q: BPY.UN suffered a big decline on Friday which makes me wonder if there is a major problem. Could you please explain. Many thanks. Anne
Read Answer Asked by Anne on March 08, 2015
Q: Thank you for your cautionary note in your reply to my REITs question. May I assume you meant AX.UN - Artist - as one of your recommendations?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 08, 2015
Q: REIT pricing looks especially attractive after today's price declines. I have six REITs that I purchased six years ago and would like to hold them for life. Now, I am looking at adding to my weighting to bring it to 15% from 10%. I know there may be minor further damage when rates rise but the average dividend is now well over seven percent. What do you think and which would be your top three names in this environment? Thanks.
Steven
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter et al.
I have got my research done on tmc vs ai,however,there seems to be some disagreement on how rising int rates will affect MICS. I am told by some pundits that rising rates will allow them to command a wider spread, hence more profit. Others claim
investors will move to other places. The same with reits. Your
comments please? Also would you comment on Ivanhoe Mines. The sun rises and sets on it according to your o;ld colleague RICK
RUlE. Also please comment on KOBEX CAPITAL- PAUL VAN EDEN.23 mil mkt cap cash 35 mil. Phoscan chemical LOts of cash but done nothing for years.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on March 04, 2015
Q: What do you think of MR.UN as a way to passively play a gradual rebound in oil prices, while getting an 8% yield in the meantime?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 04, 2015
Q: share price up nicely this year. has something changed in the outlook for this reit? it reported earnings last week and the market seemed to approve.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 04, 2015
Q: WHAT SHOULD ONE, A YIELD INVESTOR DO WITH TEMPLE REIT -TRADING CURRENTLY AROUND 2.74$
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 03, 2015
Q: HI TEAM

I am interested in adding some REITS to portfolio. I own none presently.

1. is this a good time to look at REITS ?
2. How would Bank of Canada changes in interest rates affect sector (the 5i mantra seems to be that earnings and interest rates are the key to looking a company.
3. based on data base you have access to can you classify the following according to the 3 most important metrics to look at for this sector (what are the metrics ? and their values) I think these 3 are the best looking but have trouble with confidence in globe and mail data

HR.UN-T
D.UN-T
AX.UN-T

how would you rank these 3 or do you think others are better from a "value" or safer (maintaining dividend point of view) ?

many thanks

Ernie


by the way, if I understood from my readings on REITS, I am more tax advantaged to hold them in a registered account than an open account ??
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi team:
this stock went up to $ 33, now pulled back to $ 30
Is there any reason (fundamental) for the pull-back ?
last time someone asked about cWT.un was in Oct last year
I made a 40% profit, buy, hold or sell ? I like the dividend
thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 02, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team, how would rate Boardwalk compare to Chartwell CHS.un and HR.un? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on March 02, 2015
Q: Could you please tell me what you see when you 'screen' MTGE? When I look at the fundamental data and ratios on the TD Direct Markets & Research screen, they seem fine. I'm no pro, so am I missing something here? 14% yield. 84% payout ratio. $1B market cap. Besides using a service such as 5i, what else can a retail investor do to determine if a stock is "decent" or "junk".
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 27, 2015
Q: I have a comment and question. Comment: I appreciated hearing 5i recommending the purchase of Enbridge ENB for a U.S. investment. I don't feel confident about any company in the way I feel confident about the top 5i recommendations. Canadian-based companies that I believe are viewed highly by 5i and that trade on the U.S. exchanges include OTC, STN, BAM, BEP, ENB, FSV, BNS, SLF, GIL, Telus, DSG, Goldcorp, and more. A list can be found at http://www.superstockpicker.com/canadian_US_stock_symbols.html

Question: The one U.S. company I feel a personal connection with is Macerich MAC, as I knew the founder and remember in the early 80s when he was complaining that Wall Street gave him no respect! That's since changed. But I knew he was a good guy and I feel confident about the culture of the company. They own shopping centers. Do you have a comment on MAC? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 27, 2015