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Q: Hi Folks,

I'm seeking any insight you might be able to provide me with regarding the probable long term viability of BTB's current dividend. In answer to a prior question, a fellow 5i subscriber submitted, you indicated that you would be more comfortable with BTB's dividend if the payout ratio were to drop below 90%. Do you know if it may have now dropped to or below that level and if so, do you suspect that the very generous 8.37% yield the company pays may be "safe" for the foreseeable future?

Lastly, is this a firm you might consider investing up to 5% of your assets in, if you were 62 years of age and on the cusp of retiring? By the way, I suspect that I will require a sustainable yield of 6%, that will at least keep pace with inflation over the next 5 years, in order to be able to retire before I reach 65.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 11, 2019
Q: What would be your top picks of the above reits? Would you switch any of them out for DIR.UN or CAR.UN or DRG.UN?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019
Q: Hi,

I'll be managing my spouse's account in the next month or so. One of the reasons we'll be managing it ourselves it is that our current manager does not take a balanced approach to portfolios, thus she has about a 25% weighting in REITs. Below are the REITs she holds, can you prioritize them in terms of what to hold or sell? Each of the below is between 2 and 4% of our portfolio value and we don't need the income.

Northwest Healthcare
BTB REIT
Extendicare
Dream Office
Northview Apt
Slate Office REIT
One REIT (which is being bought out I understand)

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on September 29, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team, I'm looking to add one more name in the real estate sector. I currently have BTB Reit, Artis Reit and the etf XRE. Could you please suggest a few ideas. What are your favourite reits at this time and would you replace any of my current holdings? Thanks. Mario.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on September 20, 2017
Q: Team 5i, would you kindly rank these 4 REITs? I just turned 64 and now want to focus more on Dividends and Asset Protection as opposed to Growth. I like the High Yields. Are they safe? Any other suggestions are most welcome.

Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on May 16, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,
BTB REIT (BTB.UN) just announced a $30M unit financing at $4.55 (about $0.20 below recent trading prices) for the purpose of redeeming all of their series D debentures. Can you explain the strategy behind this move (replacing a debenture interest obligation with a unit distribution obligation) and, in your opinion, does it make sense for BTB? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on June 15, 2016
Q: Took profits on recent reits runup, now looking to buy any or all
of these three. Would like your opinion please.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by howard on May 18, 2016
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