Investment Q&A

Q: Which would you favour over the next year: REITS or banks? And if banks, can you name your top pick for 2020? Thank you.

Q: I would be interested in your thoughts on MRT.un for an unregistered account and fc.ca in my TFSA for safety and reasonable monthly income.

Q: Hello Peter, just wondering what is driving REITs price lower today, considering both U.S. and Canada 10 yr bond yield trending down quite a bit today. Thanks!

Q: Summit is down about 6% to 7% since the start of December 2019.

Why is it down so much if the occupancy is at record highs and it keeps expanding? The payout ratio isn’t bad either.

Thank-you for your help.

Q: Hi Gang, looking into buying this stock for dividend. How would you rate this? Is the dividend safe? Any growth? Thanks.
Alnoor

Q: Good afternoon,

I am looking for your opinion on FCR,un and a comment on its steady decline since the fall - would you purchase here ?
As well, would you buy the receipt as a means to enter the trade and receivee a short term lift in the yield until the installment is due?
Thank you,

Q: Can I please get your opinion of this US REIT. Thanks !!

Happy New Year !!

Dave

Q: For those concerned about the proceeds from the DRG.UN disposition, I can advise that TD Direct Investing changed the portion designated as dividends to ROC on Jan. 3rd.

Q: What do you make of Choice Properties REIT? It has been trading sideways for 3 years now.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

Q: Hey guys,

Happy New Years to you and your 5i family. What is the difference between iip.un and this private reit Equiton (also based out of Burlington,Ontario). Could you base your answer on dividend, past performance, size and mer.
Thanks,
Jim

Q: If you were to choose between the 3 above. How would you rank them in terms of security (first and foremost) and total performance for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks to all for your fantastic service and a very successful year in all your endeavour.
Y

Q: Just wondering if the "dividend" could be of a capital dividend and therefore the affect is similar to a pure capital gain. The tax reporting through the T3 should answer this.

Q: Happy new year. Given the Brookfield brand, the premium assets owned, the relatively low leverage and the current discount to nav, why is the market not liking this stock? Is this dividend level sustainable in your opinion? Thanks

Q: I just noticed on my transaction history, as did Geoff (Dec. 17), that a sizable portion of the money I received for Dream Global is listed as a dividend. I too had assumed the transaction to be mostly a capital gain, and sold VET at a loss to offset the gain. If this $10 per unit truly is a dividend, then I, like many others I`m sure, will have a big chunk of unexpected taxable income to choke on! (The circular did mention a bit of an extra distribution without mentioning an amount, but made it sound modest.) For me, as a senior of modest income, this`ll mean a year of lost government benefits. Live and learn, eh. Next time, just sell as soon as the offer is made!

Q: Can I get your opinion on EPR Properties as a core holding in an RRSP? I like the yield but am not sure how risky it might be going forward.

Q: Hi any reason for the toboggan ride on this reit?
Kind Regards
Stan

Q: REITs haven't performed well of late. Looking into your crystal ball, would you see their performance picking up later this year?

Q: Hi,

I am looking for a suitable replacement for Dream Global. What are your thoughts on European Residential Re Investment Trust as a replacement based on its current price?

Or, would you recommend a different one (outside Canada/USA)?

Thanks,

Craig

Q: Hi there,
I know this is a bit out of your wheelhouse but i will ask anyways. I currently own Duke Realty which i have done well with. However, i am thinking of switching from Duke to Digital Realty given the recent correction in Digital. I know it will take some time to absorb their recent acquisition but i like their future growth given their expertise in Digital Data centres and the trend in Cloud computing. Your thoughts on the switch. I am looking for a bit of growth along with a nice divi.
I pay no trading fees so that is not a consideration!

(Sorry if this is a duplicate question - my computer died while i was submitting so not sure it went through)

Q: Yesterday MRC traded up to $ 214.00 and today has fallen back to 200.00 What would cause this ? It happened a few months ago as well. Would it be someone putting in a buy at market order for this very thin trader. What are your thoughts on MRC. RAK