Investment Q&A

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.

Q: What is your opinion on Morguard? Looking at it as a possible real estate investment.

Q: What is the 5i take on the new agreement between Riocan and HBC?

Thanks.

Paul F.

Q: Could you please comment on the latest earning numbers of Leisure World and rank Leisure World, Chartwell (CSH.UN)and Regal Life Styles (RLC). Ok to own all three as part of a diversified portfolio for income and some growth in a low interest rate environment?

Thank you

Dave.

Q: May I please have your opinion on HCP Inc. for Income with a 2-3 year timeframe. Thank-you.

Q: InnVest REIT INN_UN
There has been an uptick in insider buying on the public market. The next Ex Div date is 25 February. Is this one worth jumping into at current price? Thanks

Q: Besides Chartwell what are some other names that provide assisted living at various increasing levels of care for Seniors? I would be interested in US names because of the larger population. The Canadian names all seem to have large dividends the are unsupported by published earnings.
Thank you.
David Kendrick

Q: Please provide your assessment of DELAVACO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (DVO-U.V). Delavaco specializes in the acquisition and subsequent renovation and leasing of distressed single-family homes in the United States

This stock has dropped about 50 % since Sept 2014 and now appears to be trading well below book value.
It this stock a reasonable way to get exposure to the recovering housing market in the US?

Thanks
Dave

Q: Hi- can I have your analysis of the latest results. They appear to be hitting on all metrics- higher NOI, occupancy, lower debt and payout ratio. thanks

Q: Peter for TFSA would you choose Artis or Leisure world for very long drip hold? Payout ratio? debt? any other recommendations, Thanks Ken

Q: Hi guys, would you please rate the following reits, Canadian apartment, Interrent real estate, Milestone apartment and Morgan N.A. Residential. Looking for both income and growth.

Thanks
Jim

Q: Hello Team
What is your current view on Counsel Corp and their latest results? How would they fare in a rising interest rate environment ? Do they have any positive or negative U.S. exposure?

Thank You for your good advice

Q: Hi Pete Could I have your comments on rei results I read an article in Van Sun were there was concern about the occupancy but was not reflected in the report as this has been a core holding of ours and has served me well .I am not opposed to changing if needed .
I can not find the payout ratio
Thanks for your sevice that I find invalueable
Stan

Q: I am currently working on ensuring that my portfolio is balanced in terms of asset allocation. This exercise is revealing to me that I have no coverage in healthcare and seniors' services. When I look at the companies you've rated I don't see any in this sector that have a 5i rating of B- or better. Are there any?

Q: My only REIT - AP.UN - seems to have gone into hibernation, from being the top performing REIT for the past few years (highest combined return) to seemingly losing all momentum.

I am looking at flipping it for HR.UN that has a larger market cap $6.7 billion vs. $3.0 billion, higher yield 5.6% vs. 3.8% and more positive overall TA numbers for the short and long term prospects.

Do you endorse this switch?

Thanks.

Q: Could you please update your views on bvd.un? Anything changed?

Q: Hi Peter,
Being retired, we owned WEQ and AAR.UN for dividend income for a couple years now. On WEQ we thought that the company would reduce the monthly dividend by atleast half, BUT they took it away completely. You said in the past that when a company does something that completely changes it to sell the shares...which we did last week for a very large loss. On AAR.Un we finally have our origiginal purchage price back and because both companies are run by much of the same management we would like to sell our AAR before management can run it into the ground like they did with WEQ.

We are looking for advice on a steady REIT to replace AAR.UN with for the long haul. Those were the only two REITs that we owned.

Thank you,
Charlie

Q: Hello Peter and team,

I own CGR and it has done well. What is your current view on this etf and it's holdings? Would you prefer a different etf or individual company for real estate exposure?

Q: Peter, I would be very interested to get your opinion regarding the recent news that AAR.UN has closed a deal to develop a 60-acre parcel of land in Vaughan, Ont. The $128-million project in partnership with Scannell Properties includes a plan to establish a state-of-the-art distribution and sorting facility to serve the Greater Toronto Area. The tenant, FedEx, has entered into a 15-year lease.
Good news or ???
Thanks to you and your team for your valuable "service". We don't make an investment move before checking the 5i Members Questions.

Q: There seems to be some confusion on your recent comments between these 2 similar but different cos. nwh.un is strictly in Canada while mob.un is international, with a small exposure to Canada. Could you give a separate opinion on each. Thank You