Investment Q&A

Q: Hi There,
I have a fairly large position in CAR.UN and I'm thinking of selling half and buying either DIR.UN or TCN.
Of the two noted, would you have a preference of one over the other?
Thank You

Q: I am thinking of harvesting a tax loss in CAR.UN. Had bought this to protect against, or just dampen, the abrasive effect of inflation. I do not need a loss for tax year 2022 so it would be for use in some future year. I could use the proceeds to buy a different REIT , as a possible (probable?) protection against inflation.
1- Am I correct about REITs being a probable protection against inflation?
2- Although interest rates will be higher going forward, I assume inflation also dampens effect of debt. Is this in fact true?
3-Would you suggest an industrial REIT over a residential? Please suggest names you favor. I like ones that are inter-listed as I have only US$. ( TCN, Granite GRP in the US and others). But ones listed in Canada only are also just fine.

Q: How do you feel about NXRT? If you remember the Big Short this was a favourite of one of the principal investors in that movie - and paid off for him in spades.

Thanks, as always, David

Q: Pennymac would, at first glance, appear to be on the "road to nowhere" in terms of stock price and prospects. However, in Point & Figure terms it is currently in "Triple Top Breakout" mode since May 24 and its cash flow seems more than adequate to meet dividend payout requirements. Is this a decent income stock?

Q: I heard a rumour about the Federal government's threat to REIT flow-through taxation status. Is this something that is actively under consideration? Remnants of the Halloween Income Trust debacle come to mind

Q: Has your thesis changed about these industrial reits or reits in general? The industrials suddenly seem to have lost their shine.

Q: Would you comment on REITS as a class/catagory of investments --- and without limiting the generality --- the aspects of liquidity and taxation?
Appreciative of your good comments

Q: Federal Liberals are reviewing tax treatment of residential REITS claiming "(REITs) are increasingly trying to amass large portfolios of Canadian rental housing, putting upward pressure on rents,” the announcement states, “We will put in place policies to curb excessive profits in this area"

Clearly such a restriction would not be good for REITs but as TCN is the only name I own in this space could I expect it to not be impacted?

Q: I AM THINKING OF SWITCHING REITS. SELLING IIP.UN CA BUYING NXR.UN CA, WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS FOR DOING AND/OR NOT DOING THIS? THE YIELD IS HIGHER WITH NXR.UN -CA.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN DECIDING WHAT TO DO.

Q: Are the interest rate hikes to date, plus the expected hikes for the balance of this year based on BOC's aggressive stance yesterday, likely priced in to this stock now, or is there still a lot of downside risk?

Thanks.

Q: A question about ZRE in the 5i Income Portfolio. I would like to add more real estate to my non-registered account at Questrade. Would it be an accounting hassle to hold ZRE in a non-registered account or would Questrade automatically calculate the ACB? Or would it be best to hold TCN and/or other Canadian real estate holdings that would receive a dividend tax credit?
Thanks!

Q: Other than higher interest rates, is there a reason the US housing REITS have been so weak of late? Does the same reason apply to CAR.UN which have been down.

Q: TGIF,

Please advise your thoughts on SOT.UN specifically with respect to income.

Thanks very much.

Q: Dream Unlimited reported what seemed to be good earnings as well as the launch of Dream Residential REIT a couple weeks ago - to little market reaction.
Could I have your thoughts on these announcements and current assessment of the company .
Thank-you.

Q: You recently answered Sheldon's question and gave a positive view of this stock and its last quarter report. It keeps dropping significantly with the market. With its reasonable valuation and more generous dividend I'd like to buy a full position of Tricon for a 3 year hold. With rising rates and mortgage costs the rental market in the US should be strong (folks need a place to live). Is there a bear thesis you can put forth to suggest this current proposed investment has more downside than I now am seeing? Thank you

Q: Discovered this Long Term Care Properties company in the US with monthly dividends of 6%. Do you think this is a stock worth holding to have exposure to US health care? And is dividend sustainable as it seems to have a large payout from my novice analysis. Appreciate your expert analysis very much.

Q: I have some cash sitting in my RRSP and was thinking of adding to either Brookfield Infrastructure or Realty Income REIT. I had Costco on the list, but noted in answering another question, you recommended waiting. Of the two, which do you feel is the better choice today? Or should I continue to hold the cash a bit longer until the markets settle? Thank you.

Q: Which of these two would you purchase today?

Q: Any thoughts on NXR.UN. Very weak today after their recently quarterly results.

Q: Would appreciate your review and opinion for these companies.
Are these buy, sell or hold?
Thank you