Investment Q&A

Q: Which would you prefer SIA.un or Charwell and why.

Q: Thoughts on the Opendoor quarter? Do you think this type of technology/business model has a bright future? Would you rather an equal weighting of all three of these names (say 2% each) or is there a clear leader in which it might be more prudent to take a single larger 5% position?

I feel that the real estate sector could become much more efficient and liquid especially with a large player or consolidator that increases competition and should lead to lower transaction costs. Real estate agencies and the (until somewhat recently) gatekept MLS feel like a 'dinosaur' of an industry ripe for tech-based disruption. What are your thoughts about this? Thanks.

Q: I have shifted some funds from Cap and inter-rent reits to Boardwalk. My thinking is that alberta seems poised for more rent growth near-midterm with the recovery in AB and a still depressed relative valuation at BEI. What do you think of this move? And what did you think of boardwalks recent results? Thanks

Q: Why was CARs distribution in 2020 56% ROC? Is this related to their tax status?

Q: What are your recommendations for the best US and Canadian REITS for a 5-10 year hold?

Q: On your latest report on Tricon you mention an NAV of 478 M, or 2.83 per share. I am a little puzzled, on their Q2 report they report a net equity of USD of just over 2B for just over 200M shares, wouldn't that make a NAV of aprox. US $10. Please help me understand this.
Thank you.

Q: What did you think of their q3 results? Seems like the company is benefiting from exposure to the strong texas market. How does the valuation/growth compare to to other alternatives? Thanks

Q: How was their q3? Did it beat expectations? What do you think of this reit relative to alternatives?

Q: DIR is up 25% since June. Do you think this REIT is now overvalued or fairly valued and what are your thoughts about its growth prospects in the next 2 to 3 years?

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Could you comment on both DRM's third quarter results and also your overall impression of it. It has grown in to my second largest holding and it seems like they are doing many things right....wondering if you feel the same?

Q: I was very impressed with the recent quarterly report for ERE it would appear that its growth prospects are excellent and dividends will surely go up again in february (or thereabouts). Do you agree?

Is the share price divided by AFFO the most appropriate way of evaluating whether it is undervalued or fully valued, compared to its peers? If so, isn't this one very cheap indeed? Debt and POR look good, so I am just wondering about the valuation.

I realize it is harder to get information from
Europe, but this one seems to be in an excellent housing market with an excellent pipeline - and they have proven this already - so should there really be a discount (or much of one)?

Q: How did the earnings look?

Q: Do you think REITS, with their combination of high debt and yield are particularly vulnerable in a rising rate environment? Or does the underlying economic improvement that leads to rising rates counteract this? Also which sectoral REITS would you prefer in a rising rate environment if any, and finally if you have any other thoughts on this, please share them. Thanks.

Q: My Real Estate holdings, aside from a paid off home, are DIR.UN (39% of real estate holdings; up 46%), GRT.UN (13%; 11.7%), SMU.UN (16.5%; 9.5%) and TCN (31.5%; 28%).

My longer term holdings have been DIR and TCN. Following 5i's emphasis upon Industrials as a current favourable sector and comments that Industrial REITs are fewer in number (eg WPT's recent buy out by Blackstone) and therefore more valuable, plus a TD analyst comments on the possibility of an SMU buy out, I bought GRT and SMU.

However, in a general intent to streamline my overall portfolio to fewer and 'best quality' holdings, how would you suggest I amalgamate these holdings to maintain subsector and geographic coverage with projected best return? Which is the least desirable holding(s) that I might sell?

Q: I would appreciate your thoughts about this company. Thanks!

Q: Could you please update your views on Americold. Do you think the recent price declines represent an opportunity? Thanks!

Q: May I have your comments on earnings please. Super service!

Q: When REITs have dispositions during the year does it prompt year-end special distributions?
How often does this happen.?
I saw a note about AX.UN maybe doing a distribution because new management sold all that valuable industrial property (a mistake in my opinion).
Is it mandatory?
When and why do shareholders get the bonus?

Q: HI
I am woefully low in real estate and notice you have only 1 REIT in your three model portfolios combined albeit an equal weight REIT but your total real estate sector allocation would still be low. Are you bearish on real estate?

What if any real estate stocks do you like or would you still just favor ZRE for diversification for an RRSP holding? What would you suggest for real estate sector allocation percentage?

Q: I hold this stock for a potential rebound to prepandemic levels. What effect would higher, and much higher interest rates (double digit) have on this company?