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Q: Hello 5i,

Our portfolio has 1% in each of CAR.UN, IIP.UN, and KMP.UN. Of the three IIP has seen a major correction. Is there a specific reason for the weakness in IIP compared to the other two? Would you be adding to the above positions now or wait until tax season is over?

Cheers,
Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 09, 2020
Q: About 3 months ago you provided a report on IPP.UN. By all accounts things looked favourable and it appealed to me thinking it was defensive but since then it has decreased about 15%. I recall a comment from you since then, suggesting the Gov't bringing in rent controls had a negative impact. Where do you see things going for IPP.Un from here?
I also have BIP.UN. Do you see it as defensive?
If I want to raise some cash, which would be better to keep? Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on October 19, 2020
Q: Have owned these two In my TFSA since October 2019. Since COVID they have not recovered to my cost. DIR has almost got back to break even, But IIP is still lagging. I’m thinking that I should keep DIR but possibly sell IIP. What are your thoughts on these two companies and if I did sell one what would you suggest is a good replacement. Does not have to have a dividend. But have been interested in renewable stocks. Any suggestions. I realize there are several questions here and please takeoff however many credits you deem necessary.

John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 06, 2020
Q: I really liked your answer about 'dead money' to Jason's question about riocan today. I'd like to get your impression of other reits: IIP.UN, BPY.UN, CAR.UN, and DIR.UN. Are they like dead money for a while? Are they good buys considering their book value per share is lower or close to their market value or do you think they can go down further? Are there any in this list that you would not recommend?
thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mary on September 03, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team.

Any news today causing even the highest regarded apartment reits to sell of significantly? CAR.un, IIP.un, and MI.un all down close to 5%.

Thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on August 31, 2020
Q: Hi i5,

According to "Buffett Indicator", when it's in the 70% to 80% range, it is time to throw cash at the market. When it moves above 100%, it's time to lean toward risk-off. Now Market Cap to GDP Ration > 100% means stocks in bubble territory. Do you think Canadian stocks may also in bubble territory? If US in bear market, do you think the above Canadian stocks which I am holding can be survived? Perhaps, should we start to off load which may be in danger during the bear market into cash, or switch among balance or income portfolio. Any suggestion?
Read Answer Asked by ma on August 14, 2020
Q: I currently own TCN but would like to increase my Real Estate holdings through an ETF. I would like to stay away from shopping malls and more commercial real estate and lean towards more residential holdings. Do you have any suggestions in the ETF category or should just buy a REIT like CAR or something else.

Thank You for your solid support
Clarence
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on August 11, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team
Thank you for the new update on Interrent REIT.
Reviewing the new report on Interrent REIT, the Peer Relative Evaluation section compares Interrent against ten REITs, however only two of the ten REITs (CAR.UN & NVU.UN) are in the residential apartment sector.
1 - Please comment on how companies are selected for the Peer Relative Evaluation section.
2 - Would it be more appropriate to compare Interrent against the major residential apartment REITs (BEI.UN, CAR.UN, KMP.UN, MI.UN, MRG.UN, NVU.UN) than to the Office, Industrial, Retail REIT section?
3 - Also given NVU.UN is subject to a takeover, is this a reasonable comparison?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 21, 2020
Q: I know Chartwell is and will be under scrutiny under the current context. I fell in love with the drip and the monthly high dividends not so much the stock.

What would be your 2-3 suggestion to replace it with? Considering I want a high monthly div that a can drip without investing 100k in!

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Claude on July 17, 2020
Q: Hi. I have the above stocks in my TFSA and have some cash to deploy. Could you please give me 3 suggestions and rank them. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on May 26, 2020
Q: Morning 5i,

Top 2 REIT's you'd chose longterm in CAN and US to invest in the current climate.
Thanks again!!!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 20, 2020
Q: I intend to buy DIR.UN, IIP.UN and CAR.UN. I do not need the income, I would buy them because you have recommended them in the past and I need some diversification into the real estate sector. My question is, given that their distributions can be R of C, foreign income, and other income, are they best purchased in a TFSA or RRSP, rather than in a non-registered account?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 06, 2020
Q: These are the property Reits that I have. I am down with Dream. As the economy struggles and the ability to pay rent increases, what is your thought at this time? I could see a sell and reentry later, but perhaps this is a poor move. Appreciate your thoughts....
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on May 04, 2020