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Q: What's the best way to invest in Brookfield's Real Estate business?
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Read Answer Asked by Frank on July 18, 2023
Q: Hi 5i.
Looking to boost the dividends in my Canadian equity portfolio by peppering in some preferred shares, Can you recommend 5 companies preferred shares that are buyable with an eye on safety, I currently have CSU.DB
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 29, 2021
Q: I had 2506 shares of BPY.UN before the merger.
Now I have 228 shares of BAM.A and 164 shares of BPYP.PR.A. The value of these two spinoffs is about $40,000 less then the 2506 shares of BPY.UN. Why is this?

Also should I sell those latter two as they only comprise 0.55% and 0.18% of the portfolio or combine the two and add to BAM.A.
Does this also mean I am reduced in real estate as a result of the merger?
Thanks Please deduct as many credits as needed.
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 19, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,

Crazy idea and does the following make sense?

For every BPY.UN unit you will receive .3979 of BAM shares.
My math --> BAM $60.74 x .3979 = $24.17 but BPY.un is trading at $22.60. This is a 6.6% discount.

Does it make sense to buy BPY and get BAM at a 6.6% discount?

If so, I am a genius. And how do I make sure I get the shares instead of the cash.
Read Answer Asked by James on May 28, 2021
Q: The offer for BPY shares is US$18.17 from BAM. In the past 2 weeks BPY has been trading at a higher value. Today it closed at US$18.73, 3% above the offer. Why is it trading above the offer price?

The offer also said you could opt for 0.3979 of a BAM share. Today BAM closed at US$50.17. So if you opt for that option then you would get the equivalent of US$19.96. Are people bidding up BPY over the offer price and then they will exchange those BPY shares for 0.3979 of a BAM share? At today's prices they would make a 6.5% profit. BAM could fall between now and the closing so they are taking a risk. Is that the reason that BPY is trading above the offer price of US$18.17?

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 28, 2021
Q: Following up on my question from this morning, you suggested as "high dividend payers" a few companies that have comparatively low dividends to LIF or FSZ. They aere T (4.83%), AQN, (3.9%), NPIU (2.75%). I don't think these qualify as "high dividend payers". I acknowledge they may be better choices from a growth perspective, but I am looking specifically for companies with a high dividend (over 6% for sure), if any other than FSZ (on my radar!) and LIF (I own this) can be suggested. Growth is not important to me for this aspect of my portfolio. I am looking for companies you might suggest that have a dividend that you think is reasonably safe.
Thanks! Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 20, 2021
Q: I just got my T5013 for my 2 Brookfield companies and I can see what they've done to create the Corporations that pay eligible dividends but I don't understand why the taxable part far exceeds what I actually received. First, my eligible dividends have disappeared and I guess these go to the Corporation shares. However, on my BIP.UN I received about $2029 in distributions in 2020 but my T5013 shows distributions in excess of $8000 of which $4500 is Return of Capital. Any idea how my $2029 becomes $8000? PPY is much closer in amount, only about 6% higher than what I actually received.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on April 09, 2021
Q: I hold 2,000 shares of BPY.UN in my RRIF. Is there any indication as to the yield on the BPY Preferred units (0.7268 per BPY.UN unit) will be? I need a high cash flow to meet the required annual withdrawal from the RRIF. If I sell the BPY.UN shares where can I find a similar yield for my RRIF?
Brookfield plans to start a Global Impact Fund. Are there any details available and when is expected to open?
Read Answer Asked by George on April 07, 2021
Q: With the takeover of BPY by BAM.A , I thought the preferred of BPY would have jumped closer in price to the equivalent of BAM preferred. even though they said they will stay under a BPO sticker wouldn t they benefit from the better security abd credit umbrella from BAM. I see a possible trade here. Your thoughts?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by francois on April 06, 2021
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